Moana Live-Action: Big Hype, a Mocked Wig, No Verdict Yet

Dwayne Johnson's live-action Moana opens July 10, 2026, in India and worldwide, in IMAX.

Critic reviews are not out yet — the actual verdict is awaited until the embargo lifts.

The verified audience reaction so far is the trailer backlash, mostly aimed at Maui's curly wig.

US tracking points to roughly an $85 million opening, but forecasts range from a flop to a hit.

Disney quietly dropped a plan to use AI deepfakes of Johnson's face on a body double.

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