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As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening
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ArcaMax
· Jul 3, 2026
Moana 3 in the works
Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a third animated Moana movie is in the works.
That Park Place
· Jul 6, 2026
‘Moana’ Box Office Projections Fall Again as Live-Action Remake Faces Potentially Disastrous Opening Weekend
Disney’s live-action remake experiment may be facing another major test as box office projections for Moana continue to slide ahead of release. Once viewed as one of Disney’s safest bets due to the enormous popularity of the animated franchise, the live-action Moana remake starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is now reportedly tracking far below the [] The post ‘Moana’ Box Office Projections Fall Again as Live-Action Remake Faces Potentially Disastrous Opening Weekend appeared first on That Park Place.
Latestly.com
· Jul 9, 2026
'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon
Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.
Variety
· Jul 10, 2026
Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews
Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made 4.5 million in previews at []
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· Jul 8, 2026
Leaked Avatar Aang movie was "just one of a whole slate" and the next project will be announced "when the time's right"
Leaked Avatar Aang movie was "just one of a whole slate" and the next project will be announced "when the time's right"
ABC7 New York
· Jul 10, 2026
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
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