Dwayne Johnson is one of the most well-known people in Hollywood. While a majority of his success in the industry can be credited to his time as The Rock in WWE, he has managed to be just as relevant and talked about through his work as an actor. The former wrestler has starred in some huge roles, being a part of projects like Black Adam, The Fast and the Furious franchise as Luke Hobbs, and working alongside Ryan Reynolds in The Red Notice.
Despite these extremely well-known appearances, there is one project of the actor that managed to become the most streamed movie of 2023, based on viewership. Not only was the film watched the most across all platforms, but it also managed to beat two extremely critically acclaimed films while it was at it. Johnson’s Moana managed to leave Glass Onion and Avatar: Way of the Water in the dust.
Dwayne Johnson’s Moana Was Adored By Fans in 2023
Moana is one of Disney’s most successful films to date. It managed to become a classic for children, turning into an important part of their lives, and helping the company make a profit, not only at the cinema but on merchandise as well. Being a much more modern take on the princess-film genre, it gained recognition for more than just its cast. Despite this, Dwayne Johnson playing the role of Maui provided a dynamic screen presence for audiences, only adding to its beauty.
It is well-known on the internet that content targeted at children tends to reach high numbers on charts of all kinds. From YouTube channels to movies and shows, it is safe to say that projects that follow a theme for children will be consumed to their full capabilities. Considering this, and just how loved Moana is, it is no surprise that it was the most-watched movie on streaming services in the year 2023, as revealed by DiscussingFilm on X.
Dwayne Johnson’s Moana Beat Avatar 2 and Glass Onion
While it is no surprise that Dwayne Johnson’s Moana managed to rank extremely high on this list, it is surprising to know that it managed to leave some very well-respected projects behind. Many other movies targeted at children managed to fill the ranks, with numbers one through seven being filled with films like Elemental, Encanto, and Frozen, three other movies also made appearances on this list.
On number eight was the Marvel film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It was the last two entries on this list that were the most surprising.
Avatar: Way of the Water, the sequel to a classic, one of the biggest movies of all time, was ranked ninth in this list, being left in the dust by Johnson’s Moana. The last on the list was Glass Onion, the sequel to the beloved movie, Knives Out. Despite having an excellent line-up of actors and a captivating story, the film was no match for the Disney classic from 2016.
