Dwayne Johnson is standing by the live-action remake of Moana despite the film struggling to find its footing at the box office. He explained that is just the way it goes because we are in this business. Since its premiere, the movie has brought in $266 million at the global box office. Dwayne Johnson defends the live-action “Moana” after negative reviews:"Our first two reviews came out,” Johnson said. He explained that even when franchise films do not meet box office expectations, like the live-action Moana and The Mandalorian and Grogu, these investments still serve a purpose.