The live-action Moana trailer has dropped, and the reaction on YouTube is rough.
Fans Say the Movie Looks “90% Animated”
A common criticism of Disney’s live-action remakes is that they don’t actually look very realistic. Many viewers feel that even the scenes filmed with real actors appear overly processed and fake.
“So much CG and image processing even the real footage looks animated.” – @LILGHETTI
A Twitter user, @muneeb4723-e3c, jokingly pointed out the odd appearance of Disney’s new live-action film, saying it looks more like animation than a real-life movie. One commenter asked if it was even live action, and Disney essentially confirmed it was, but with a visual style that’s 90% animated.
Others compare shots—like Maui jumping off a cliff—to fake fan-made trailers.
“Too Soon” Becomes the Main Talking Point
A lot of the criticism focuses on how quickly Disney is making this new film. The original Moana came out less than ten years ago, and Moana 2 was released just last year. Many fans feel a remake is unnecessary and suggests a lack of fresh ideas.
“The animated OG Moana film isn’t nearly old enough for a live-action remake.” – @theflashfan4556
One user, @Rollbrand370, questioned the quick turnaround, asking if Disney didn’t just release a sequel last year and why a remake is already being made.
User @LuckyPunkProd stated that because the original work is so recent, its imitation proves a lack of original ideas.
Many Want Cravalho Back as Moana
Many fans are upset that Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the original film, isn’t reprising her role in the remake, even though she’s involved as an executive producer.
“Wild that Disney didn’t cast Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana… she IS Moana.” – @RussellVea
“We Didn’t Ask for This”
Many people are criticizing Disney, saying the company is too focused on making remakes to earn money at the box office and isn’t prioritizing new, original movies.
User @carpenterjr expressed nostalgia for the company’s past, tweeting, “I miss when they created their own animated content, instead of what they’re doing now.”
“For five minutes… could you stop making live action remakes… FOR FIVE MINUTES??” – @AloneTerry
Many people are observing Disney’s recent struggles with a sense of detached fascination, almost as if watching a dramatic downfall unfold. The tweet captures this sentiment, suggesting a passive observation of Disney’s difficulties.
Others joke about how fast Disney pushed out the remake:
“Moana, Moana 2 and the live-action Moana remake before GTA VI.” – @CorporalFriendlyShark
Not All Negative—But It’s Overwhelmingly So
While a few people are willing to wait and see the finished product, and some are happy to have Dwayne Johnson reprise his role as Maui, most commenters are expressing frustration and weariness.
Even Disney leaving the comments open surprised viewers:
The project is receiving a lot of negative feedback – dislikes are higher than likes, and there are thousands of critical comments. This makes it challenging for Disney to get people excited about the remake, especially since it’s scheduled to come out on July 10, 2026.
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2025-11-18 00:02