Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson denies that Moana live-action remake has come 'too soon'

Live-action remake of 'Moana' gets ravaged by critics in latest blow to Disney Studios

The live-action Moana remake debuted at 38 on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling Dwayne Johnson's wig laughable and the film purposeless.

‘Moana’ Is an Exercise in How Not to Remake an Animated Classic

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia star in the live-action remake of the 2016 original.

Moana 3 in the works

Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a third animated Moana movie is in the works.

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

‘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.

The live-action Moana is everything that’s wrong with Disney

Moana is the latest beloved film to fall victim to the studio's tireless campaign of live-action remakes. When will it end?

Moana review: Disney transforms a cinematic masterpiece to kids stuff

Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, and yet...That's not enough to save this Thomas Kail-directed remake.

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

Devil May Cry remake on the way claims insider ahead of 25th anniversary

A new rumour claims a Devil May Cry remake is 'pretty far along' at Capcom, as the series approaches a landmark anniversary.

Is MOANA 3 Already in the Works?

Dwayne Johnson says Maui and Moana may have another voyage ahead, even as Disney prepares the live-action version of the beloved story.

'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.

Virgin Plus Shakes Up Plans with Price Increases Across the Board

Late last month we told you Bell’s flanker brand Virgin Plus had added an expiry date for its current plans, set for July 2, 2026. Fast forward to today and Virgin Plus has indeed stuck to its word and shaken up plan pricing, with a price increase across the board. Here’s Virgin Plus pricing for [] The post Virgin Plus Shakes Up Plans with Price Increases Across the Board first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Dwayne Johnson Working on Unexpected Comedy Revival (And It Could Star Kevin Hart)

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Dwayne Johnson has spent nearly three decades transforming himself from a WWE ring icon into one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men, headlining box office hits across the action, comedy, and family genres. That reinvention continues this month, as Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, putting his []

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks How He Got Approval from His Kids for Live-Action “Moana”’s New Song ‘Along the Way’ (Exclusive)

The song features vocals from Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga‘aia (the live-action Moana) and Auli‘i Cravalho (the voice of the original Moana)

‘Moana 3’ in the Works at Disney, According to Dwayne Johnson

Disney is coming back to the water with “Moana 3,” the latest installment of the animated oceanic musical adventure. Dwayne Johnson, who plays the tattooed demigod Maui, teased the news while promoting the live-action “Moana,” which opens in theaters on July 10. “Yes, we have talked about ‘Moana 3,’ yes” Johnson said at a press []

Keith Urban Sends Birthday Love to Nicole Kidman One Year After Split

Keith Urban is thinking of Nicole Kidman. The “You’ll Think of Me” singer gave the Babygirl star a sweet shoutout for her 59th birthday six months after the pair finalized their divorce. As Urban...

‘Moana’ Faces Box Office Test, Less Than Two Years After Franchise’s Last Big Theatrical Splash

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui for Disney's live-action take on the 2016 animated original that recently spawned a mammoth hit with 2024's 'Moana 2.'

Minions & Monsters Release: Plot, Voice Cast, Recap, Reviews - All You Need To Know

Directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage, Minions Monsters is the third Minions prequel and the seventh film in the Despicable Me series.

'Moana' Review: A Fun, Yet Unnecessary, Disney Live-Action Remake

Moana is a fun family flick with solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.

Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Moana's poor box office performance proves a decade is too soon for a Disney remake

Disney's Moana live-action remake had a similar opening weekend to flops like Dumbo and Snow White, indicating that Moana was remade too soon

Singing and selfies to launch new 'Moana'

Dwayne Johnson performs "You're Welcome," as he joins "Moana" stars old and new, surprising fans at a London event celebrating the upcoming live action remake. #DwayneJohnson #Moana

The Walking Dead boss thinks the franchise will "eventually" give us a Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon reunion: "It might be a minute, it might be tomorrow"

The Walking Dead boss thinks the franchise will "eventually" give us a Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon reunion: "It might be a minute, it might be tomorrow"

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at Gosh

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Nicole Kidman’s Co-Star Reveals Her ‘Free and Wild’ Side After Split

Caroline Brehman / REUTERSNicole Kidman’s friend and co-star, Sandra Bullock, weighed in on “who Nicole really is” in a new clip to promote the 25th anniversary of Practical Magic.The 1998 film, which stars Kidman and Bullock as sisters and witches X and Sally, is being released on 4K UHD for the first time on August 25. The stars discussed their characters in the film to promote the new release in a clip obtained by People. Kidman’s character, Gillian, is “really brave,” Bullock, 61, said, according to the site. “I always wish I could be more like that in life. She knows what she is. She embraces what she is, and she fully leans into it,” the actress added.Read more at The Daily Beast.