Live-Action Moana Sinks Onto Disney+ This October
The live-action remake of "Moana" has a date for its streaming debut. Per Variety, the film will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 21.
Catherine Laga'aia stars as the title character in her first movie role, with Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui. The supporting cast includes Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Jemaine Clement as the crab Tamatoa.
MovieWeb notes the release follows a 104-day window after the film's theatrical run, having previously become available for digital purchase and rental in September.
Box office figures reported by Polygon show the film opened to a $43 million domestic weekend against a $250 million budget, ultimately earning about $323.6 million globally. That outlet described its theatrical performance as an underperformance.
Thomas Kail serves as the film's director. The script is by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, with music from Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
