Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Mixed Reviews of Live-Action ‘Moana’ Movie: ‘That’s Just the Way It Goes’
Dwayne Johnson said he is proud of the remake as Disney faces soft box office and possible losses of at least $100 million, Variety reported.
- Dwayne Johnson has accepted the tepid critical reception to his live-action Moana remake, noting that early positive reviews shifted as the film reached wider audiences.
- The film struggled at the box office, grossing $264 million worldwide against a reported $250 million production budget since its July 10 premiere.
- Critics gave the film a 31% score on Rotten Tomatoes and 42% on Metacritic, though audiences rated it 88%; Johnson emphasized that "the culture really stood up" in the Polynesian-inspired tale.
- During Disney's August 5 earnings call, CEO Josh D'Amaro admitted the box office for Moana was "soft," noting that franchise films fuel other company sectors even when they miss expectations.
- Disney expects Moana to become a strong title on Disney+, building on the success of the original 2016 animated film as the studio relies on core properties to drive streaming value.
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Dwayne Johnson talks about the ‘Moana’ backlash for the first time: ‘It went another way. As sometimes happens’
Dwayne Johnson recently shared his thoughts on the mixed feedback regarding the live-action Moana movie. He noted that polarized reviews are a common occurrence in the entertainment industry. Johnson stressed the film's mission to showcase Polynesian culture authentically. Additionally, his wife, Lauren Hashian, expressed an optimistic view, highlighting the story's underlying themes of love, family, and resilience that resonate with audiences e…
Dwayne Johnson On "Moana" Remake Failure
Actor Dwayne Johnson has spoken about the bombing of the recent live-action remake of Disney’s “Moana” in which he starred. The film has been in cinemas for over four weeks now and has only managed $266 million worldwide so far. While it’s not as bad as “Snow White,” which made $205 million across its entire run, it’s a far cry from the “Moana 2” animated film just a few years back that made over $1 billion worldwide. “Moana” is an established b…
Dwayne Johnson Reacts To Live-Action 'Moana' Negative Reviews
Although the live-action remake of Moana hasn’t quite been able to catch a wave at the box office, Dwayne Johnson is proud of what they made. The Golden Globe nominee said the Disney movie’s negative reviews, which currently sit at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, are “just the way it goes” in the entertainment industry, and […]
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Says Representation Is What ‘Really Mattered’ After Disney’s Moana Flopped
Dwayne Johnson is responding to the rough reception surrounding Disney’s live-action Moana, arguing that the film accomplished something more important than winning over critics or dominating the box office. The Disney remake arrived in theaters on July 10 with Johnson reprising his role as Maui alongside Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana. But despite Disney returning to one of its most successful modern animated properties, the live-action adaptation…
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