# Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ gets ravaged by critics in latest blow to Disney Studios

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/live-action-remake-of-moana-gets-ravaged-by-critics-in-latest-blow-to-disney-studios/
- Published: 2026-07-10T14:39:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-11T04:13:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-analysis/live-action-remake-moana-ravaged-critics-latest-blow-disney-studios
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, World

## Summary

An OutKick opinion piece, published on Fox News, argues that Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" has been poorly received by critics, framing it as the latest setback for the studio. The article positions the film within a broader narrative of what the author sees as creative stagnation across Hollywood, suggesting audiences are increasingly asking "who was asking for this?" in response to a stream of remakes, reboots and sequels.

The bulk of the visible text consists of links to other OutKick and Fox News articles rather than substantive detail about the "Moana" remake itself, and the piece cuts off before offering specifics such as review scores, box-office figures or the film's release date. It cites other recent examples the author views as struggles for major studios, including Disney's "Mandalorian and Grogu" and the "Supergirl" release, and references actress Fran Drescher's warning that reboots risk "degrading" classic legacies. The article's tone is critical and commentary-driven rather than a straightforward news report.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ gets ravaged by critics in latest blow to Disney Studios](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-analysis/live-action-remake-moana-ravaged-critics-latest-blow-disney-studios)
- [BBC Entertainment: Disney's 'dismal' live-action Moana panned by critics](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz6vz56326vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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