Overview
- Walt Disney Studios announced on September 1, 2026 that the live-action Moana will be available to buy on digital platforms on September 8 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 6.
- The film earned $315 million worldwide in theaters, a total that coverage characterizes as below expectations for a Disney tentpole.
- Critic aggregates gave the film low marks—Rotten Tomatoes at 32% and Metacritic at 42—while audience measures stayed strong, with an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a CinemaScore of A–.
- Star Dwayne Johnson, who reprises the role of Maui, publicly responded to negative reviews by saying mixed reactions are part of the business and that viewers can judge for themselves.
- The live-action movie, directed by Thomas Kail and starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, continues the franchise that began with the 2016 animated film and a 2024 sequel, and the home releases now become the primary commercial push after theaters.