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Moana’s Record Rotten Tomatoes Score Should Give Disney Pause

Disney's live-action Moana remake is facing severe critical backlash and a historically low Rotten Tomatoes score.

By · Published July 9, 2026 at 22:28 UTC · Updated July 12, 2026 at 00:33 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

The live-action "Moana" remake received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics describing it as soulless and pointless. The film's poor reception led to discussions about the future of Disney's live-action adaptations.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

Disney has released a live-action remake of Moana, which has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews. Critics describe the film as a lifeless carbon copy of the original animated movie.

Coverage from Vulture, AP News, Yahoo, and KTLA emphasizes that the film is viewed as "soulless" and "pointless." Reports indicate the movie's Rotten Tomatoes score places it in historically bad company. Future developments will depend on how Disney responds to these critical reviews and the impact of the film's poor reception on the studio's live-action strategy.

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Questions people are asking

How have critics described the live-action Moana?

Critics have called the film "soulless," "pointless," and a "lifeless carbon copy" of the animated original.

What is noted about the film's Rotten Tomatoes score?

According to Yahoo, the score is historically bad.

Which news outlets are reporting on the film's reception?

Coverage includes reports from Vulture, AP News, Yahoo, and KTLA.

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