Moana live-action trailer leaves fans unimpressed

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24 Mar 2026 • 6:38 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The latest trailer for Disney's live-action Moana remake has been met with significant skepticism from fans online.
  • Many viewers criticized the remake for appearing to be a shot-for-shot recreation of the 2016 animated original, questioning its creative purpose and timing.
  • Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui, while Catherine Laga’aia takes on the titular role.
  • Fans expressed disappointment that Disney is focusing on remakes rather than new, creative projects, especially since the original film is less than a decade old.
  • Despite fan complaints, Disney's strategy of producing live-action remakes, including Lilo & Stitch and Snow White, has proven to be highly lucrative for the company.

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