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Part of situation: Moana live‑action flop persists, Hawaii gains (39 clusters)

Live‑Action Moana Premiere Sparks Mixed Critical Reception

Moana live-action Catherine Laga’aia Dwayne Johnson Rotten Tomatoes Disney remake

Disney released the live‑action version of Moana (known in some markets as Vaiana) on 10 July 2026 worldwide. The film is directed by Thomas Kail and stars 19‑year‑old Australian actress Catherine Laga’aia as the titular heroine, with Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui. Critics have been sharply divided: Rotten Tomatoes reported a Tomatometer of 36 % (later climbing to around 39 %), with reviewers calling the remake an unnecessary cash‑grab that offers little new beyond the original 2016 animation, while praising the visual design, tropical settings and Laga’aia’s performance. Box‑office forecasts range from $40 million to $60 million for the opening weekend against a $250 million production budget, far below Disney’s expectations. The film also generated discussion about cultural representation, featuring a largely Polynesian cast and music contributions from Samoan artist Opetaia Foa‘i. A special credit‑scene homage includes original voice star Auli’i Cravalho joining Laga’aia and Johnson on a new song. The release has prompted debate over Disney’s strategy of adapting recent animated hits into live‑action formats.

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Live-action de Moana troca quase todo o elenco; veja quem ficou e quem saiu [tangerina.uol.com.br]

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La nueva ‘Moana’ navega hacia una versión más ambiciosa sin perder la esencia de la historia original [eluniverso.com]

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El final de ‘Moana’ live-action, explicado: el detalle oculto que cambia todo [mayacomunicacion.com.mx]

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Moana: Live-action guarda surpresa para quem fica até os créditos finais [observatoriodocinema.com.br]

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Meet 19-Year-Old 'Moana' Actress Catherine Laga’aia and How Did Disney Find Her [www.netflixjunkie.com]

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Disney's live-action Moana draws harsh reviews on opening weekend [thesheffieldpress.com]

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Rating Rotten Tomatoes 'MOANA' Live-Action Cuma 36 Persen [www.kapanlagi.com]

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Opetaia Foa‘i Calls Adding ‘Authenticity’ to ‘Moana’ Through Pacific Island Languages ‘A Huge Win’ [www.billboard.com]

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Set Sail with Moana Across Disney Parks and Beyond [smallworldvacations.com]

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Moana cobra vida: Dwayne Johnson y Catherine Laga'aia estrenan la versión de acción real [www.eldiariodehoy.com]

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„Vaiana“ kehrt zurück: Warum uns das Meer so magisch anzieht [www.kurierverlag.de]

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“Moana”, de acción real a una copia sin vida de un clásico animado [eldia.com.do]

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"Moana" (2026) Review: A Remake That Never Quite Leaves The Shore [hype.my]

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Disney presenta una nueva versión acústica de 'Qué hay más allá' de 'Vaiana' [www.kissfm.es]

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„Vaiana“ kehrt zurück: Warum uns das Meer so magisch anzieht [www.kreiszeitung.de]

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[Cinéma] «Moana» sur la vague des remakes «live» [lequotidien.lu]

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Disney lanza una versión en vivo de Moana: ¿una oportunidad o un simple reciclaje? [larepublica.es]

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Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It [www.hollywoodreporter.com]

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