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Review: Crowd-pleasing live action remake of Moana offers splashy, musical fun
Dwayne Johnson flexes his pecs as demi-god Maui in the live-action remake of seafaring adventure Moana
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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 []
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.
That Park Place
· Jul 10, 2026
Moana 2026 Is Nearly a Copy-and-Paste of the Original: And That Leads to One Very Awkward Moment
Disney’s new live-action Moana is extraordinarily faithful to the studio’s 2016 animated film sometimes to its own detriment. Among the scenes reproduced is a brief wayfinding lesson in which Maui tells Moana to place her hand in the ocean and feel the temperature of the current. The water begins getting warmer, leading Moana to believe [] The post Moana 2026 Is Nearly a Copy-and-Paste of the Original: And That Leads to One Very Awkward Moment appeared first on That Park Place.
CNET
· Jul 10, 2026
'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.
Us Weekly
· Jul 2, 2026
Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2026: Madonna, Ariana Grande and More
From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role []
ABC7 New York
· Jul 8, 2026
'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film
'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film
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Related coverage for "Review: Crowd-pleasing live action remake of Moana offers splashy, musical fun": Variety — Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews. Latestly.com — 'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon. That Park Place — Moana 2026 Is Nearly a Copy-and-Paste of the Original: And That Leads to One Very Awkward Moment. CNET — 'Moana' Review: A Fun, Yet Unnecessary, Disney Live-Action Remake. Us Weekly — Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2026: Madonna, Ariana Grande and More. ABC7 New York — 'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film