Disney’s Biggest Box Office Bomb of 2026 Officially Redeems Itself on Streaming
Disney’s live-action *Moana* has reached No. 1 on the US Disney+ film chart, giving the film a streaming boost after a disappointing cinema run. Its rapid rise suggests the familiar story and the popularity of the animated original continue to draw viewers.
The film debuted on Disney+ on 21 October and topped the chart by 23 October, according to FlixPatrol, holding off seasonal favourites *The Nightmare Before Christmas* and *Hocus Pocus*. Directed by Thomas Kail, it stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, and follows Moana’s voyage beyond her island reef to protect her people.
In short
- Live-action *Moana* reached No. 1 on Disney+ in the US.
- It took the top spot two days after its streaming debut.
- The film’s streaming performance follows a disappointing cinema run.
Explained simply
Moana is a Disney story set in the Pacific, centred on a young woman who sails beyond her island’s reef to help protect her community. The live-action version stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, a figure from Polynesian mythology.
The film adapts Disney’s earlier animated version, whose characters and songs are familiar to many viewers. Its performance on streaming offers a different measure of audience interest from ticket sales at cinemas.