Moana
The Odyssey sinks Moana at the box office — break-even looks impossible
Disney’s live-action Moana is struggling at the box office as a rival release hogs premium screens, tightening its already tough path to profitability.
July 20, 2026 2:07 pm
The Odyssey storms the box office, smashing six records already
Christopher Nolan has set the core cast for The Odyssey, his Homer adaptation, blending familiar collaborators with a couple of left-field choices in a freshly announced ensemble.
July 20, 2026 1:12 pm
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sets sail for a blockbuster box office opening
Christopher Nolan looks set to bag another blockbuster as The Odyssey targets a massive debut, while Moana keeps stumbling at the box office.
July 16, 2026 5:19 pm
Exactly how much The Odyssey must earn at the box office to turn a profit
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey hits theaters July 17, 2026, with Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya leading the cast.
July 16, 2026 7:38 am
Dwayne Johnson rakes in a blockbuster paycheck as the Moana remake sinks at the box office
Dwayne Johnson is cashing a massive paycheck for Disney’s live-action Moana remake—even as the film struggles to fill seats after a soft opening last week.
July 15, 2026 7:57 pm
Weekend box office bust: Disney’s Moana flops
Disney’s Moana stumbles out of the gate, matching the studio’s Snow White flop, while Evil Dead Burn opens $10 million below its predecessor — a bruising weekend at the box office.
July 12, 2026 4:22 pm
Moana director doubles down on Dwayne Johnson’s wig as memes swirl
Moana sails into theaters this weekend, and the internet is fixated on Dwayne Johnson’s Maui wig. The live-action director is shrugging off the memes, saying the flowing locks look great.
July 12, 2026 4:18 pm
Disney's Moana and Evil Dead Burn stumble out of the gate with soft box office debuts
Rough start at the multiplex: Disney’s Moana is bowing in the same lane as last year’s Snow White, while Evil Dead Burn is carving out an opening roughly $10 million shy of its predecessor — both landing well below expectations.
July 12, 2026 3:51 pm
Dwayne Johnson fires back at claims Disney rushed the live-action Moana remake
Dwayne Johnson shrugged off claims Disney’s live-action Moana arrived too soon, pushing back at the L.A. premiere as the remake heads for theaters.
July 9, 2026 6:34 pm
5 Disney live-action remakes fans wish stayed animated, including the 2026 Moana
With Moana’s live-action debut landing July 10, we dug through Rotten Tomatoes to rank Disney’s five worst remakes — and yes, Moana makes the cut.
July 9, 2026 4:44 pm
Live-action Moana skips a post-credits scene entirely
Stay if you want, but there’s nothing waiting after the credits this time.
July 9, 2026 4:38 pm
Moana sails into choppy waters as box office outlook dims
Bad buzz is already rocking the boat for the live-action remake of Moana, with early tracking pointing to a soft opening that looks brutal against its massive budget. For a would-be tentpole, this maiden voyage is looking choppy.
July 9, 2026 4:26 pm
Moana review: Disney’s latest live-action voyage goes nowhere
Disney’s live-action Moana gets torched in a blistering review as a brazen cash-in—so devoid of creativity that even sloppy, shoestring films earn more respect. Another glossy redo with nothing new to sing about.
July 8, 2026 5:27 pm
Live-action Moana hits rough seas as early reactions turn negative
Embargo’s up, and the first wave of buzz for Disney’s live-action Moana is rough—most early reactions lean negative.
July 8, 2026 4:08 pm
Moana live-action remake's Rotten Tomatoes score just dropped — and it might surprise you
Disney’s latest live-action remake premiered this week — and critics can’t agree if it’s magic or meh. Early reactions are all over the map.
July 8, 2026 2:25 pm
Tangled live-action remake sparks fan fury for all the wrong reasons
Disney’s live-action Tangled is already tangling with its own fans: a simple repaint of the kingdom’s tapestries has eagle-eyed viewers crying foul and reigniting the remake fatigue debate.
July 8, 2026 2:24 pm
Moana live-action is on track to be one of Disney’s biggest flops
Disney’s live-action Moana is taking on water, with fresh tracking flagging it as a potential megaflop. Starring Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson, the remake was eyeing $80–$105 million just weeks ago — now projections are sinking fast.
July 7, 2026 7:11 pm
Dwayne Johnson just made sure a live-action flop won’t sink Disney’s Moana — here’s why
Moana 3 is officially sailing ahead at Disney, Dwayne Johnson revealed while promoting the upcoming live-action musical in Brazil — a clear sign the franchise will ride its animated momentum even if the remake hits choppy box-office waters.
July 7, 2026 4:40 pm
Blake Lively's overlooked comedy and Jujutsu Kaisen top this week's must-watch Hulu lineup
Hulu shakes up the week with a long-lost Blake Lively comedy and anime hit Jujutsu Kaisen, plus the dark coming-of-age road trip Hick landing July 10, starring Chloë Grace Moretz as a 13-year-old fleeing Nebraska for Vegas with a pistol and a sketchbook.
July 5, 2026 10:25 am
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