Disney faces copyright lawsuit over its blockbuster Moana franchise, with claims the iconic Polynesian tale was stolen.
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The lawsuit alleges that the core concept and characters of Moana, including the demigod Maui, were ripped off from a 1980s children's book series.
If successful, this lawsuit could cost Disney hundreds of millions in damages and threaten the future of the lucrative Moana franchise, which has grossed over $2 billion globally.
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Joe Allen, Walt Disney Studios, Moana, Moana (sequel)
Disney faces copyright lawsuit over its blockbuster Moana franchise, with claims the iconic Polynesian tale was stolen.
beat sheet
The lawsuit alleges that the core concept and characters of Moana, including the demigod Maui, were ripped off from a 1980s children's book series.
If successful, this lawsuit could cost Disney hundreds of millions in damages and threaten the future of the lucrative Moana franchise, which has grossed over $2 billion globally.
call sheet
Joe Allen, Walt Disney Studios, Moana, Moana (sequel)