Moana live‑action flop persists, Hawaii gains

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Dwayne Johnson's Broadway ambitions and Moana box‑office shortfall

   Dwayne Johnson discusses a potential Broadway debut of “The Odd Couple” with Kevin Hart, while his live‑action Moana film underperforms at the box office, falling short of $130 million expectations.

2. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 74 sources

   Disney's live‑action “Moana” opens to $95 M worldwide and faces a six‑figure loss

   Disney’s live‑action Moana opened with $43 M domestically and $95 M worldwide, far below expectations, likely costing the studio $100 M‑$125 M after a $250 M budget and heavy marketing.

3. 2 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Disney releases live‑action ‘Moana’ in Chilean cinemas and launches Cinépolis promotion in Mexico

   Disney’s live‑action ‘Moana’ debuts in Chile while Cinépolis in Mexico offers a limited 3‑D promotional glass for the film.

4. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Lin-Manuel Miranda recalls writing music for Disney’s ‘Moana’

   Lin‑Manuel Miranda discussed his Tony‑winning background, the research behind Moana’s Polynesian music, collaborations with Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i, and Disney’s cultural‑consultation efforts.

5. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana in Disney's 2026 live‑action remake

   Catherine Laga'aia, 19, will play Moana in Disney's live‑action remake set for 2026, chosen from thousands; critics call the film derivative but note its production values.

6. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Disney's 'Oceania' live‑action film launches with Dwayne Johnson as Maui

   Disney’s live‑action 'Oceania' starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia premiered at Hollywood Bowl, opens in the U.S. this weekend and Italy on Aug 19, with reviews praising its faithful adaptation and a

7. 4 days ago

   [CULTURE] 78 sources

   Disney's Live‑Action Moana Underperforms at Box Office Amid Mixed Reviews

   Disney's 2026 live‑action Moana opened to about $45 million domestically, far below $60‑$65 million forecasts; critics gave 35% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences awarded an A‑ CinemaScore.

8. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Disney's live-action ‘Vaiana’ tops box office and launches streaming rollout

   Disney's live‑action 'Vaiana' opened on 8 July 2026 in France, led box‑office, grossed $1 bn, spurred Disneyland Paris merchandise, and follows a staggered streaming rollout through 2028.

9. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Disney's Moana Remake Skips Post‑Credits Scenes as Title Changes Spark Debate in Italy

   Disney's 2026 live‑action Moana lacks post‑credits scenes, while Italy released it as “Oceania” with the heroine renamed Vaiana to avoid trademark and celebrity name issues.

10. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 17 sources

    Dwayne Johnson brings three daughters to live‑action Moana premiere

    Dwayne Johnson attended the Los Angeles live‑action Moana premiere with his wife, mother, ex‑wife and three daughters, whose coordinated outfits and blended‑family appearance drew fan attention; he highlighted

11. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 77 sources

    Live‑Action Moana Premiere Sparks Mixed Critical Reception

    Disney’s live‑action Moana opened 10 July 2026 with Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson; critics gave it ~36 % on Rotten Tomatoes and box‑office forecasts cite a modest $40‑$60 million opening.

12. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Dwayne Johnson Cites Indiana Jones, Rejects Race Question at Moana Premiere

    At the Moana premiere, Dwayne Johnson cited Indiana Jones as his childhood inspiration and dismissed the idea that race limits his heroism, stressing the film’s universal message.

13. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's Live‑Action “Moana” Japanese Dub Cast Revealed

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' Japanese dub, releasing July 31 2026, reveals its voice cast including Tsuzumi, Oonami Matsuya, Kimura Ryoko, Fukui Akira, Manase Haruka, Rolly and Kurata Eima, with a new trailer.

14. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' premieres in Brazil with special cup and Pacific Island dance cast

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' debuted in Brazil with multiple screenings and a Cinépolis collectible cup, while choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau cast over 200 Pacific Island dancers for the film.

15. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Moana Live-Action Tour: Dwayne Johnson Skips Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda Represents

    Disney's Moana live‑action tour continues, but Dwayne Johnson will miss the Puerto Rico stop, with Lin‑Manuel Miranda representing the film; Johnson highlighted the story’s empathy theme in London.

16. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 43 sources

    Disney's live-action Moana misses box‑office targets, draws harsh reviews

    Disney's live‑action Moana opened July 10 2026 to low box‑office numbers ($60‑70 M domestic) and harsh reviews (≈35 % on Rotten Tomatoes), sparking doubts about the remake's viability.

17. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Disney's Moana 3 sequel confirmed by Dwayne Johnson

    Dwayne Johnson revealed at a Rio press event that Disney is developing Moana 3 with writers Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, though Disney has not officially announced details such as release date or cast.

18. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Disney advances Moana franchise with live-action film and sequel plans

    Disney unveiled a live‑action Moana trailer for a July 2026 release, confirmed an animated Moana 3 sequel with original writers, and showcased a film canoe on New Jersey’s boardwalk.

19. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Dwayne Johnson promotes Disney's live‑action Moana in Brazil, meets local cast

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson promoted Disney’s live‑action Moana in Brazil, met the cast of Brazil’s inclusive film “Colegas e o Herdeiro”, announced work on Moana 3 and praised the country.

20. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's live-action Moana opens in Mexico and Ecuador cinemas

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' opens in Mexico (2 July pre‑sale, 8 July release) and Ecuador (9 July), starring Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson, directed by Thomas Kail.

21. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources

    Disney Advances Moana 3 While Promoting Live‑Action Moana Release

    Disney starts early development on Moana 3, with writers Bush and Miller, while promoting the live‑action Moana release on July 10, 2026, featuring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson’s global tour.

22. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Disney unveils Moana Experience attraction at London launch

    Disney opened its Moana Experience immersive attraction in London, with Catherine Laga’aia, Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson attending the red‑carpet launch.

23. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources

    Dwayne Johnson promotes Disney's live‑action “Moana” ahead of July release

    Disney’s live‑action “Moana” starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Lagaʻaia launches in July 2026, backed by worldwide promotion, a New Jersey canoe exhibition, Korean press livestream, and box‑office forecasts

24. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Live‑Action Moana Film Set for July 10, 2026 Theatrical Release

    Disney’s live‑action “Moana,” starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Lagaʻaia, opens July 10, 2026; Disney+ date pending, likely October 2026.

25. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's VAIANA live‑action film launch offers cinema tickets and NEONAIL sets in Germany

    Disney's VAIANA opens in German cinemas on July 9, with a giveaway of five pairs of tickets and five NEONAIL nail‑set prizes, featuring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson.

26. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's live‑action Moana promoted in Japan with TV airing and theater sticker giveaways

    Japan will broadcast animated Moana on July 24 and hand out limited‑edition stickers and other prizes in theaters ahead of Disney's live‑action Moana release on July 31, 2026.

27. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Disney launches live‑action “Moana” promotion in Sydney and London

    Disney’s live‑action “Moana” (release 10 July 2026) kicked off promotion with a Sydney red‑carpet event featuring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia, and a free pop‑up in London on 30 June with interactive “

28. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Dwayne Johnson Prepares for Maui Role in Live‑Action Moana Amid Career Reflections

    Dwayne Johnson donned a 40‑lb suit for Maui in live‑action Moana, set for July 10, and reflected on the viral Scorpion King VFX low‑light that launched his career.

29. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Disney's 'Moana' live‑action debut prompts TV broadcast and Okinawa promo in Japan

    Disney’s live‑action ‘Moana’ opens in Japan on 31 July 2026; the animated original will air on Friday Roadshow on 24 July, and voice actress TSUZUMI staged a live performance in Okinawa as part of the promotion

30. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    TSUZUMI and Onoe Matsuya cast as Japanese voices for Disney’s live‑action Moana

    TSUZUMI (ME:I) will voice Moana and sing “How Far I’ll Go” in Disney’s Japanese live‑action Moana, with Onoe Matsuya returning as Maui; the cast was unveiled at a June 23 event ahead of the 31 July release.

31. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney releases new song 'Along the Way' for live-action Moana

    Disney introduced Lin‑Manuel Miranda’s new song “Along the Way,” performed by Catherine Laga’aia, Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson for the live‑action Moana releasing July 10.

32. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Set for July Release

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' starring Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson opens in early July, with new action preview featuring the Kakamora and tickets now on sale in Portugal.

33. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Dwayne Johnson launches tour and releases new song for Disney's live‑action Moana

    Dwayne Johnson promotes Disney's live‑action Moana with a Pacific tour and the debut of the new song “Along The Way,” ahead of the July 2026 film release.

34. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Disney launches new Moana song “Along The Way” featuring Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson

    Disney unveiled the new Moana song “Along The Way,” written by Lin‑Manuel Miranda and performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson ahead of the July 2026 live‑action release.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Disney's Live-Action Moana Faces Weak Presales Amid Strategic Cutbacks

    Disney's live‑action *Moana* starring Dwayne Johnson shows weak presales, while Disney + cuts original live‑action series to focus on profitable IP and theater releases.

36. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Dwayne Johnson and Disney Launch Live‑Action Moana Film and Global Tour

    Disney’s live‑action “Moana” premieres July 10, 2026, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson. A global promotional tour starts June 15, 2026, visiting U.S., China, Australia, UK, Brazil and Japan.

37. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out First Moana-Themed Livery Ahead of Disney Film

    Hawaiian Airlines launched the first of three Moana‑themed liveries on an Airbus A321neo, with two more aircraft to follow before Disney’s live‑action film debuts on 10 July 2026.

38. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney releases live‑action 'Moana' starring Catherine Lagaʻaia in July 2026

    Disney's live‑action 'Moana' starring Catherine Lagaʻaia opens in July 2026, with a limited El Capitan Theatre run featuring early screenings, fan events and special inclusive showings.

39. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Tickets On Sale for July 10 Release

    Disney’s live‑action Moana, starring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson, opens ticket sales for its July 10, 2026 release, with a new final trailer showcasing key scenes and songs.