Cinema Unfolded

In cinemas · 2026-07-10 · Directed by Thomas Kail

Moana

The ocean calls again, now in flesh and water.

Moana: Official trailer frame, Disney
Official trailer frame, Disney

Called beyond the reef for the first time, Moana voyages with the demigod Maui across the ocean to restore prosperity to the people of Motunui.

Critics’ measure: 50/100

Established, based on 14 explicitly scored professional reviews; 15 reviews are linked in the full ledger.

Story and context

An ocean made physical

The warmer notices respond to the landscapes, music and Catherine Lagaʻaia’s presence as the film’s clearest sources of life.

Fidelity becomes the argument

Across the ledger, admiration for craft repeatedly meets the question of why this voyage needed to be remade so closely.

A divided return

The explicit ratings stretch from four stars to one, leaving a firmly mixed measure rather than a single critical verdict.

Professional review ledger

Official trailer

Moana | Official Trailer · Disney