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The ocean chose her for a reason.

Moana (2026)

Runtime 115 min
Release date 08/07/2026
Country United States of America
Production
Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures
Seven Bucks Productions Seven Bucks Productions
Flynn Picture Company
5000 Broadway Productions 5000 Broadway Productions
Overview
Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Directors & Screenwriters
Thomas Kail profile photo
Thomas Kail
Director
Jared Bush profile photo
Jared Bush
Screenwriter
Dana Ledoux Miller profile photo
Dana Ledoux Miller
Screenwriter
Cast
Catherine Lagaʻaia profile photo
Catherine Lagaʻaia
as Moana
Dwayne Johnson profile photo
Dwayne Johnson
as Maui
Rena Owen profile photo
Rena Owen
as Gramma Tala
John Tui profile photo
John Tui
as Chief Tui
Frankie Adams profile photo
Frankie Adams
as Sina
All trailers
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Be The First To Watch At Home

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Duration: 00:40
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the sounds of Motunui

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Duration: 00:26
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How would you describe Moana in three words?

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Duration: 00:24
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Our summer mood board

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Duration: 00:18
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Princess ❌ Daughter of the chief ✅

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Duration: 00:27
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The colours of Moana

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Duration: 00:24
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Experience the journey you love in a whole new way

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Duration: 00:31
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She is Moana

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Duration: 00:23
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#1 In The World

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Duration: 00:31
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💙🌊

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Duration: 00:11
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Close your eyes and travel to Montunui

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Duration: 00:24
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Laga’aia is captivating as Moana

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Duration: 00:26
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Johnson and Laga’aia are terrific together

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Duration: 00:15
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It's time to visit Motunui

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Duration: 00:27
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she is Moana

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Duration: 00:24
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time to journey beyond the reef

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Duration: 00:15
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the Heihei and Pua content we're living for

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Duration: 00:19
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*Heihei scream*

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Duration: 00:20
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I have crossed the horizon to find you in IMAX.

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Duration: 00:31
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In 🌀ne week see Moana in theaters.

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Duration: 00:19
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Moana vibes

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Duration: 00:25
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she is the boss

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Duration: 00:25
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still TBC on Maui defeating that lava monster...

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Duration: 00:22
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the ocean always has Moana's back

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Duration: 00:13
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The story has just begun

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Duration: 00:29
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Moana really is that girl

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Duration: 00:28
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the crew

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Duration: 00:32
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Moana and Maui just coexisting

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Duration: 00:26
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i'm not a princess, i'm the daughter of the chief

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Duration: 00:24
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if I go, there's just no telling how far I'll go

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Duration: 00:27
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pick an eye, babe

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Duration: 00:10
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it's true

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Duration: 00:13
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*Heihei scream*

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Duration: 00:15
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Final Trailer

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Duration: 02:09
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Careful, Heihei!

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Duration: 00:15
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Official Trailer

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Duration: 02:20
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Official Teaser

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Duration: 01:00
Did You Know?
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Disney’s live‑action Moana lands on streaming – but does it capture the island spirit?

Disney’s latest cash‑grab remake of the beloved animated hit tries to ride the wave of live‑action nostalgia, but critics say it flounders. Director Thomas Kail and a youthful cast led by 19‑year‑old Catherine Laga'aia deliver performances that feel more at home on a Disney Channel sitcom than on a cinematic odyssey, with a bouncy, broad style that hints at a studio audience waiting in the wings. The film leans heavily on CGI backdrops and a controversial Maui costume worn by Dwayne Johnson, which many reviewers describe as an "eyesore" that distracts rather than dazzles. The production’s polished veneer, they argue, feels more like an AI‑generated approximation than a heartfelt reinterpretation, missing the core of Moana’s journey of self‑discovery. While the ensemble—including John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen—does its best to honor the original, the overall effect is a shallow replica that approximates the look without capturing the soul. For fans curious to see how the live‑action version stacks up, Moana is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
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