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

Fran Drescher tells Fox News Digital that reboots and sequels can erode classic legacies, while stressing the importance of supporting the arts amid ongoing labor fights at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala 2026. Who was asking for this? That's become the most repeated response to most new release movies and trailers, as Hollywood and the entertainment industry seem to be rapidly running out of ideas or creativity. The latest example? The tepid response to The Walt Disney Company's latest attempt at a "live-action" remake of one of their animated films, "Moana." The original "Moana" was widely enjoyed by critics and audiences, with popular songs that are still frequently played today, even as the film approaches its 10-year anniversary. Its animation style was also praised for the colorful, lush representation of a Pacific island. While it didn't reinvent the wheel, there was some level of creativity and originality to the presentation of a familiar coming of age story. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S 'THE ODYSSEY' GETS OVERWHELMINGLY NEGATIVE REACTIONS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL CASTING CHOICES Auliʻi Cravalho arrives at the premiere of "Moana" on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Hollywood Bowl in L