Disney is set to release its latest live-action remake, "Moana," this Friday, a mere decade after the animated original debuted.

This quick turnaround time is notably shorter than for any of Disney's other live-action remakes over the past ten years, raising questions about its necessity among some viewers.

The new "Moana" joins a growing list of classic animated films reimagined with real actors and extensive CGI.

Over the last decade, Disney has launched approximately a dozen live-action remakes, excluding new sequels, prequels, or origin stories.

While the studio experimented with live-action versions of films like "The Jungle Book" and "101 Dalmatians" in the 1990s, the current wave of remakes has become a central part of its business strategy.

More remakes are reportedly in development, including live-action versions of "Tangled" and "Hercules."

Financially, Disney's live-action remakes have largely been successful.

Four of these films have surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, with the 2019 remake of "The Lion King" ranking as the 12th-highest-grossing movie of all time.

Only last year's "Snow White" is considered a significant box office disappointment, reportedly losing $170 million.

It's important to note that several remakes, such as "Mulan" and "Pinocchio," were released directly to Disney+ in the United States rather than receiving a traditional theatrical run.

Comparing the financial success of remakes to their originals is complex due to decades-long gaps, inflation, and changes in the global box office landscape.

However, using inflation-adjusted box office receipts, most remakes have outperformed their originals.

The notable exception is "Snow White," which earned significantly less than the 1937 original, a film that ranks among the highest-grossing ever when adjusted for inflation.

To match the original's performance, the live-action "Moana" would need to earn close to $900 million.

When it comes to critical and artistic reception, the picture becomes more nuanced.

Online review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes indicates that original animated versions generally receive higher Tomatometer scores from critics.

The classic animated "Pinocchio," for instance, boasts a perfect score, while its 2022 remake garnered only 27%.

The 2016 live-action "The Jungle Book" is the sole remake to achieve a higher critical score than its original.

The originals often benefit from selection bias, as Disney typically chooses its most beloved films for remakes.

Audience reception, measured by Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, shows a similar trend, with originals often preferred.

However, four remakes have slightly higher audience scores than their originals, with the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake showing the largest improvement.

The original "Moana" set a high bar with a 95% Tomatometer score and an 89% Popcornmeter score, presenting a significant challenge for the new live-action adaptation, which currently holds a 33% critics score.