Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 6 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with.
Moana (2016) and Moana 2 (2024) were both incredibly successful animated movies for Disney, as the second movie exceeded the first’s box office performance, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. The first movie remains one of the most-streamed films on Disney+, with reportedly over 1.4 billion hours streamed.
Disney has released a trailer for its upcoming live-action Moana, which features a whole new look at the fan-favorite characters beloved around the world.
More to come…