# Disney's Moana Remake Aims for Redemption

> Disney's $250 million Moana remake streams on Disney+ today for redemption after theater flop.
- Title: Disney's Moana Remake Aims for Redemption · ScreenRant
- Summary: Disney's $250 million Moana remake streams on Disney+ today for redemption after theater flop. Disney's $250 million live-action Moana remake streams on…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/moana-remake-disney-plus-new-era
- Author: Cooper Hood
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:30:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: disney, moana, disneyplus, live-action, remake, box office, theater, streaming, entertainment, culture
## Disney's Moana Remake Launches
Disney's live-action Moana remake streams on Disney+ today after a theater box office failure.
## Moana Remake Box Office Performance
The film earned $323.6 million globally, significantly under its $60-$65 million domestic projection.
## Disney's $250 Million Investment
Disney spent $250 million to remake Moana, a film that grossed $687 million a decade earlier.
## Moana's Streaming Debut
Moana streams on Disney+ today, targeting subscribers who love the franchise.
## Box Office Underperformance
The film opened with $43 million versus projected $60-$65 million domestically and failed to recoup $300 million.
## Disney CEO's Response
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the remake did not meet expectations but said it fuels other parts of the company.
## Streaming Redemption Strategy
Disney expects Moana to top Disney+'s daily charts and remain a repeat-watched title for weeks and months.
## Key takeaway

Disney's $250 million live-action Moana remake streams on Disney+ today after failing to meet box office expectations.