The Rock Defends Moana Despite Harsh Reviews and Weak Box Office
What Happened
Dwayne Johnson defended Disney's live-action Moana after the film received poor critical reviews and an underwhelming box office response. He said negative reviews are part of the industry and that he remains proud of the project. Movie scores 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic score is 42. Worldwide box office: approximately $266 million so far, significantly below the original animated Moana's global haul of about $687 million. Disney has acknowledged that the film's theatrical performance fell short of expectations.
Key Takeaways
While Moana struggled with critics and ticket sales, Johnson believes its cultural representation and impact on audiences matter more than box office numbers or review scores.