Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’: First Reactions From Premiere

The film, starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia, hits theaters on July 10.

Moana, Disney‘s latest live-action remake of one of its beloved animated classics, held its world premiere at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles on Tuesday night, and not long after the screening early reaction to the film hit social media.

While official, full, critics reviews for Moana are embargoed till July 8, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on July 10, press and attendees of the premiere were allowed to post brief thoughts on the film on social media, and the consensus reaction seems to be mixed, at best, and in some cases incredibly hostile, with some viewers questioning why Disney bothered making the film.