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Disney film project announcements and releases

Overview

Walt Disney has announced several upcoming cinematic projects, including a live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’ directed by Thomas Kail and a new original animated feature titled ‘Hexe: Il Regno delle Streghe’. Following these announcements, Disney released the home media schedule for the live-action ‘Moana’. The film is slated for digital streaming and download on September 8, 2026, with physical media releases, such as 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD, following on October 6, 2026.

While the film includes various bonus features, reports indicate that the production faced “challenges at the box office” despite marketing efforts. As of September 8, 2026, the live-action reimagining is available for digital purchase or rental via premium video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The film, which premiered in theaters on July 10, features newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui.

On October 1, 2026, Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden addressed the film’s underwhelming performance during Bloomberg’s Screentime. Walden suggested the film was negatively impacted by its proximity to the animated sequel, ‘Moana 2’, which premiered approximately 18 months earlier, noting the timing may not have allowed for sufficient “pent-up demand”.

With a reported production budget of approximately $250 million, the film grossed roughly $323 million worldwide. Analysts suggest the film could face losses exceeding $100 million after accounting for marketing and theater revenue shares. Observers have also cited poor critical reception and competition from ‘Toy Story 5’ as contributing factors.

Entities

Dwayne Johnson · Disney · Catherine Lagaʻaia · Moana · Walt Disney Animation Studios

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Disney attributes live-action Moana box office struggle to release timing

    Disney President Dana Walden attributed the live-action ‘Moana’ box office struggle to its close release window following the ‘Moana 2’ animated sequel, with the film facing projected losses over $100 million.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Disney’s live-action Moana released on digital platforms

    Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ became available for digital rental and purchase on September 8, 2026, following its theatrical run. A Disney+ streaming release date has not yet been confirmed.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Disney announces release dates for live-action Moana

    Disney has announced that the live-action Moana will be released on digital platforms on September 8, 2026, followed by physical media releases on October 6, 2026.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Disney announces upcoming live-action and animated film projects

    Disney highlights upcoming projects including the live-action ‘Moana’ and the new animated feature ‘Hexe: Il Regno delle Streghe’, set for release in late 2026.

Sources

comicbasics.com · comingsoon.net · culturaeculture.it · darkhorizons.com · disneydining.com · disneyfanatic.com · filmtotaal.nl · hd-report.com · iriweb.org · laughingplace.com · piratesandprincesses.net · pk.ign.com · syracuse.com · tbreak.com · theredheadsdiaries.it

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