Disney's live-action remake of the beloved animated film "Moana," which debuted on July 10, 2026, failed to make waves, earning only $43 million domestically and a disappointing $95 million globally in its opening weekend.
Despite high expectations and a massive $250 million production budget, the film is projected to incur significant losses of at least $100 million, marking it as one of Disney's biggest box office flops.
Critics universally panned the film, describing it as a "soulless" and "pointless" replication of the original, which debuted just ten years earlier, leading to a dismal 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cast featured Dwayne Johnson reprising his iconic role as Maui, alongside newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, but even their performances couldn't rescue the film from harsh critiques about its visual excess and lack of charm.
The stormy reception has raised questions about Disney's strategy of remaking animated classics, with many fans expressing skepticism over the necessity of such projects so soon after the original's success and a recent animated sequel.
Social media took note of the film's production details, leading to humorous memes and discussions about its overall authenticity, further cementing the mixed public sentiment surrounding Disney's latest theatrical endeavor.
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