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Box Office: ‘Moana’ Could Be Headed for Choppy Waters

Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' faces critical backlash and potential box office struggles upon release.

By · Published July 8, 2026 at 16:27 UTC · Updated July 11, 2026 at 04:26 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · The Austin Chronicle · The Boston Globe · Gizmodo · ABC7 Los Angeles · The Hollywood Reporter · The Telegraph · Forbes.

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Questions people are asking

How are critics reacting to the 'Moana' live-action remake?

Critics have been largely negative, with Forbes citing a disastrous Rotten Tomatoes score and The Guardian calling the film dull.

What is the outlook for the film's financial performance?

According to Variety, the film could be headed for 'choppy waters' at the box office.

What has been said about Dwayne Johnson's performance?

The Guardian described his portrayal of the demigod as being 'on autopilot.'

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The live-action adaptation of 'Moana' is receiving negative reception from critics and analysts. Variety reports that the film could be headed for 'choppy waters' at the box office, while Forbes describes the movie's Rotten Tomatoes critic review score as a 'Disney disaster.' Coverage from The Guardian and BBC News emphasizes the quality of the production.

The Guardian characterizes the film as a 'dull' remake and describes Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of the demigod as being 'on autopilot.' The BBC's reporting focuses on examining what went wrong with the adaptation. Future developments will depend on whether the box office performance aligns with the critical consensus reported by Variety and the low review scores noted by Forbes.

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