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Live-Action Moana Nets $266 M, Heads to Disney+

8/9/2026

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  • Dwayne Johnson said culture “really stood up” for Disney’s live-action Moana after it earned $266 million worldwide.
  • The film opened July 10, receiving a 32% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and an 88% audience rating.
  • Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro told shareholders that, despite missing box-office expectations, the movie will be a title on Disney+.
  • Reporter critic David Rooney called the live-action Moana “one of Disney’s better remakes” and praised its family appeal.