On Disney+, Biggest Box Office Bomb of 2026 Officially Redeems Itself at No. 1 on Streaming
Moana tops the Disney+ chart
FlixPatrol reported that the live-action Moana climbed to No. 1 on Disney+’s U.S. movie chart on October 23. It arrived on the streaming service on October 21.
A familiar island adventure
Directed by Thomas Kail, Moana is a live-action remake of the animated film. It follows Moana, a young Polynesian wayfinder who travels beyond her island’s reef to stop a spreading darkness from threatening her people’s way of life.
The story closely follows the original, though the article notes the extensive use of green screen. The film’s streaming debut quickly drew viewers to the Disney+ chart.
The cast behind the remake
Catherine Lagaʻaia plays Moana, while Dwayne Johnson portrays Maui. John Tui appears as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. Jemaine Clement plays Tamatoa. Kail, whose directing credits include Hamilton, led the production.
Key points
- Live-action Moana reached No. 1 on Disney+ in the United States on October 23.
- The film debuted on Disney+ on October 21 and held the top spot.
- It ranked ahead of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus.
- The original animated Moana has regularly appeared in Disney+’s top 10.