Overview
- The live-action Moana opened on July 10, 2026 and debuted to about $43 million domestically before slowing; its North American run has reached roughly $118–119 million.
- Professional critics gave the film poor marks, with a roughly 31–32% Rotten Tomatoes score, while general audiences have rated it far higher at about 88%.
- Worldwide grosses sit near $263–266 million against a reported $250 million production budget and large marketing spend, and analysts project a theatrical shortfall commonly estimated at $100 million or more.
- Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has said the title will help drive streaming and other business units, and star Dwayne Johnson has defended the project by highlighting its Polynesian representation and cultural value.
- The result has increased scrutiny of Disney’s high-cost live-action remake strategy, left live-action sequel plans uncertain, and came as studios weigh tighter budget discipline and the value of downstream revenue.