'Moana' (2026): Review

'Moana' Live-Action Remake Review: A Visually Uninspired, Cynical Cash Grab

There’s very little in the live-action Moana that seems different from 2016, which begs the question -- why? Why make this movie?

Settle down, the Moana 2026 live-action remake is not a complete disaster

Was it necessary? No, of course not. The original film is only 10 years old and its power hasn’t waned. But is it a disaster? Also no.

Moana 2026 live-action review: a visually polished but soulless Disney remake

Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson star in the live-action version of Disney's Moana, and even sing a new Lin-Manuel Miranda song.

‘Moana’ follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor

Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but th

‘Moana’ follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor

Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but th

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Moana — an entirely needless live-action remake? You’re welcome

Update of the 2016 hit feels superfluous, even by the standards of Disney’s joyless remake factory