Disney’s Biggest Box Office Bomb of 2026 Officially Begins Its Streaming Redemption Arc
Disney’s live-action *Moana* remake has begun its streaming run at the top of Disney+’s global chart, offering the film a chance to recover its reputation after disappointing cinema sales. Its strong audience reception may help it find viewers who did not see it in cinemas, despite weak reviews from critics.
The film reportedly cost $250 million to produce and earned about $325 million worldwide, below the 2016 original and *Moana 2*. It has a 33% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience scores have been more encouraging. FlixPatrol ranked it number one globally on Disney+ after its debut this week.
In short
- *Moana* remake topped Disney+’s global chart after its debut.
- The film earned about $325 million against a reported $250 million production budget.
- Critics’ reviews were poor, but audience scores were more positive.
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