Comparing Moana vs Wicked vs Moana. Moana leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Moana | Wicked | Moana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures / Seven Bucks Productions / FlynnPictureCo. | Universal Pictures | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Franchise | Moana | The Wizard of Oz | Moana |
| Release Date | 2026-07-10 | 2024-11-22 | 2016-11-23 |
| Runtime | 115 min | 160 min | 107 min |
| Certification | PG | PG | PG |
| Genres | Action-Adventure, Musical, Fantasy, Family, Live Action | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh | Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | — | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 10 | 36 | 53 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $150,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $95,000,000 | $758,800,000 | $690,860,472 |
| Awards | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | — | Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | High global awareness of the Moana franchise; Catherine Lagaʻaia brings a new live-action lead to the title role; Dwayne... | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... | Outstanding original songs including How Far I'll Go and You're Welcome; Stunning water and ocean animation; Strong hero... |
| Cons | The remake has faced criticism for closely following the animated original; Its estimated $250 million budget creates si... | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... | Some Pacific scholars criticized Maui's oversized comedic portrayal; Third-act pacing rushes the Te Ka confrontation sli... |