As one of the biggest movie studios in the entire industry, Disney has a plethora of incredible IPs, but their iconic animated originals are what helped the company become a true titan. Understandably, it was only a matter of time before these classics were reimagined in live-action formats, with Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Snow White all receiving modern remakes. While these projects allow new audiences to engage with such beloved stories, Disney's remakes have been very hit-or-miss, which already puts pressure on the upcoming Tangled movie. Unfortunately, after the disappointment of 2026's Moana, the future looks even more challenging for Tangled. Although 2016's Moana was a bona fide success that warranted a sequel, the fact that it only came out 10 years ago instantly had people scratching their heads about why it needed a live-action version. Unsurprisingly, this hurt its release, with Moana's live-action remake facing box office obstacles, having received just a 32% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. This continues Disney's poor streak when it comes to these types of remakes, as 2025's Lilo & Stitch faced plenty of backlash despite its incredible box office performance, while Snow White, Mufasa, and The Little Mermaid all received mixed to negative reviews. On paper, reimagining such a recent hit should've been a safe bet since audience trends haven't changed that much in ten years, yet the reviews for Disney's Moana remake have proved otherwise. With this in mind, it's clear Tangled faces a substantial problem, as it came out just six years earlier, meaning the fantasy remake needs to learn from these shortcomings. Don't get it twisted, Tangled is an absolute gem from Disney and could perform really well in live-action, but Moana was arguably more suited to this treatment, making its failure even more concerning. One of Moana's greatest strengths is its visuals, and while they were clearly hard to replicate in a live-action setting, this should've been a major draw. Seeing the beautiful blue oceans and vibrant islands come to life made the remake a worthwhile investment, and considering the sequel made over $1 billion just a few years ago, it made sense financially. The music and cultural celebration also appeal to a wider audience, hence why Moana felt like a decent pick for a remake despite its recency. In contrast, Tangled isn't quite as mainstream and feels more like an underrated hit, rather than a box office juggernaut. It still performed well financially, but it simply doesn't have the staying power of something like Moana. Visually, it remains a gorgeous movie, yet the backdrops and locations aren't as eye-catching as Moana's, with the story and characters being its key qualities. On the other hand, Tangled's streaming success on Disney+ earlier this year is a sign that it remains incredibly popular ahead of its live-action debut. Therefore, there is still a chance it overcomes the studio's recent misfires and stuns everyone, but Moana's poor critical reception and financial failures ensure this will be an uphill battle. Despite the challenges that lie ahead, it's not all bad news for the upcoming Tangled remake, as Moana's audience score provides some hope. Although the movie has been panned by critics and has also been the recipient of criticism all over social media, it still has an 89% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes, proving a large section of fans did like it.