WATCH: 'Moana' stars celebrate live-action film premiere

The cast of Disney's live-action Moana recently celebrated the film's premiere, sharing insights with GMA regarding the project's unique qualities before its nationwide release. However, critical reception of Thomas Kail's 2026 edition has been poor. Reviews suggest the remake lacks propulsion and questions the definition of live-action, citing garish backdrops and animation that is barely distinguishable from the original. The film attempts to reimagine the story only ten years after the first release.