Moana is a 2016 Disney animated film about a chief’s daughter who sails to save her people; now a focus of live-action remake news and box office chatter.
The live-action Moana remake has drawn sharp criticism from Independent and Guardian reviewers who label it cynical and copy‑paste. Johnson’s return as Maui is described as stiff, with debate over whether the film adds anything new beyond the animated original.
Disney’s live-action Moana opens to a global $95 million, underperforming the $60 million U.S. target and facing scathing critics who call it a “shot-for-shot” redo. Audiences are warmer, with a CinemaScore A- and a largely female 66% share, while competition from new releases looms.
A sequence of microbursts has downed trees, cracked power lines, and damaged buildings across Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. A West Philadelphia building collapsed, sending bricks into the street and blocking trolley tracks. The National Weather Service confirms four microbursts with 60–70 mph winds on Saturday between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. Officials say the damage is due to straight-line winds, not a tornado, and Philadelphia has declared a Disaster Emergency.
Disney’s experiences division has posted near $10 billion in quarterly revenue, a 10% year-over-year rise, driven by strong domestic attendance and promotions across parks and a recently expanded cruise fleet. Executives say marketing and new rides are fueling demand amid macro uncertainty.