{
  "id": 313500,
  "title": "Dwayne Johnson letting Moana reviews roll off gigantic back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/dwayne-johnson-letting-moana-reviews-roll-off-gigantic-back",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T20:37:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/dwayne-johnson-moana-live-action-reviews"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dwayne Johnson, known for his resilience after a series of box office failures, remains unfazed by the mixed reviews for the live-action adaptation of Moana. The actor, who gained acclaim for films like Jumanji, Fast & Furious, and Moana sequels, acknowledges that the film's failure to resonate with audiences was unexpected. Johnson, who emphasized the significance of authentic Polynesian representation in the movie, stated that it was crucial for his children to see themselves on the big screen. Despite the negative feedback, Johnson and his wife, Lauren Hashian, discussed the film's reception at home late at night, focusing on potential future successes. Johnson's optimistic outlook includes a new Jumanji movie that could help him overcome his current slump. He acknowledges that while he cannot control box office results, he can control his performance and commitment to future opportunities. When Smashing Machine faced failure last fall, Johnson shared his thoughts on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of personal control over his career trajectory.",
  "summary": "The once-and-future Maui says the live-action remake was made to get Samoan representation on the big screen.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dwayne Johnson remains unfazed by mixed Moana reviews.",
    "Johnson emphasized importance of Polynesian representation.",
    "Johnson optimistic about future Jumanji movie."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Dwayne Johnson Responds to Live-Action ‘Moana’ Remake’s Negative Reviews",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/dwayne-johnson-responds-to-live-action-moana-remakes-negative-reviews",
        "published": "2026-08-07T16:45:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Dwayne Johnson Defends ‘Moana’ After Bad Reviews: ‘Just the Way It Goes’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/dwayne-johnson-defends-moana-after-bad-reviews-just-the-way-it-goes",
        "published": "2026-08-07T21:10:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Dwayne Johnson Addresses ‘Moana’ Mixed Reviews After Film Underperformed at Box Office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/dwayne-johnson-addresses-moana-mixed-reviews-after-film",
        "published": "2026-08-08T02:38:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Dwayne Johnson Reacts To Live-Action ‘Moana’s Negative Reviews: “Just The Way It Goes”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/dwayne-johnson-reacts-to-live-action-moanas-negative-reviews-just-the",
        "published": "2026-08-09T00:04:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}