'' Moana '' was released theatrically in the United States on November 23 , 2016 to positive reviews from critics , with particular praise going towards its animation , music , and vocal performances . The film went on to gross over $ 643 million worldwide . Along with '' Zootopia '' , it marked the first time since 2002 that Walt Disney Animation Studios released two feature films in the same year . It received two Academy Award nominations at the 89th Academy Awards : one for Best Animated Feature and another for Best Original Song ( " How Far I 'll Go " )
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
Moana (2016 film)