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The ocean chose her for a reason.

Moana (2026)

Release date: 08/07/2026
Production countries: United States of America
Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Seven Bucks Productions, Flynn Picture Company
Overview
Prompted by a summons from the ocean, Moana departs her home island of Motunui for the first time and travels past its barrier reef. Accompanied by the demigod Maui, she undertakes a voyage aimed at recovering the well-being of her community.
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Thomas Kail
Director
Cast
Catherine Laga‘aia profile photo
Catherine Laga‘aia
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
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Frankie Adams
as Sina
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Official Trailer

Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:20
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Official Teaser

Video: YouTube
Duration: 01:00
News
When does 'Moana' live action come out? Check out trailer
Source: https://www.elpasotimes.com

When does 'Moana' live action come out? Check out trailer

The live action 'Moana' is coming this summer. Check out the trailer showing Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Maui.
Disney's live-action Moana can't be as bad as its Lilo & Stitch remake
Source: https://www.polygon.com

Disney's live-action Moana can't be as bad as its Lilo & Stitch remake

Moana's trailers suggest the live-action remake has nothing new to say. But that's better than how 2025's Lilo & Stitch attacked the original movie.
Moana's Live-Action Trailer Confirms The Biggest Different Between It & The Animated Movie
Source: https://screenrant.com

Moana's Live-Action Trailer Confirms The Biggest Different Between It & The Animated Movie

The trailer for the live-action Moana has officially been released, and it confirmed a massive difference from the original Moana movie.
All 7 Cancelled Disney Live-Action Remakes (& 2 of Them Should Still Happen)
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All 7 Cancelled Disney Live-Action Remakes (& 2 of Them Should Still Happen)

Disney has a complicated track record when it comes to live-action remakes, as many of them fall completely short of the originals — even the best-performing ones. Some of them, like 2025’s Snow White and 2020’s Mulan, are clear disappointments, suffering from negative receptions and low box-office numbers. But the remakes that are successful financially [...]
This Is What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looks Like With Long Hair
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This Is What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looks Like With Long Hair

Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson , 53, underwent a curly-hair transformation, startling fans who are long accustomed to seeing the actor and retired wrestler completely bald. On Monday, Disney released the trailer for Moana , a new live-action version of Disney’s popular animated film of the same name. Despite the excitement around the new movie after the huge success of its predecessors, YouTube comments focused not on the trailer itself but on Johnson’s hair. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Moana Director & Dwayne Johnson Break Down Maui's 40-Pound Wig Dilemma In Disney Live-Action Remake
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Moana Director & Dwayne Johnson Break Down Maui's 40-Pound Wig Dilemma In Disney Live-Action Remake

Moana's Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Moana Director & Dwayne Johnson Break Down Maui's Wig Dilemma And 40-Pound Transformation In Disney Live-Action Remake
Source: https://screenrant.com

Moana Director & Dwayne Johnson Break Down Maui's Wig Dilemma And 40-Pound Transformation In Disney Live-Action Remake

Ahead of its July 2026 release date, Dwayne Johnson describes the grueling process it took to transform into Maui for the live-action remake.
See the 'Moana' Live-Action Actors Side-by-Side with the Animated Stars
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See the 'Moana' Live-Action Actors Side-by-Side with the Animated Stars

Who's playing who in Moana? See the actors side by side with the original actors.