Less than 10 years after the original film’s release, The Walt Disney Company revealed plans for a live-action reimagining of Moana. Released in 2016 by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Moana became Disney’s fourth consecutive animated hit, following the likes of Frozen, Big Hero 6, and Zootopia. In addition to garnering $687.2 million at the worldwide box office, Moana was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature. From its lush animation and time-tested Disney formula to Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda’s spirited songs, Moana had the makings of an enduring classic.
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