Whispers in the wind said a live-action Moana was coming, and now Disney’s teaser proves it! In just one minute, the sneak-peek had the whole ocean leaning in to hear our fearless Chieftess of Motunui, Moana.
Yup, technically, Moana isn’t a princess (she literally clarified this matter with Maui). In Polynesian culture, leaders hold the title of Chief. So, this makes her the daughter of the chief, not the king or queen.
Following the original Moana in 2016 and Moana 2 last year, Disney is surprising fans once more with big news today. In less than a decade, we’ve been blessed with these masterpieces.
Get ready to surf the tides with live-action Moana in the nearest cinemas on the upcoming July 10, 2026.
Fans everywhere are riding the hype wave as Catherine Laga’aia becomes Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprises Maui.
In the hold of the young and fearless spirit, Catherine boldly takes on the challenging role of Moana. At just 18, she’s already winning hearts, with fans praising her as the perfect embodiment of the iconic character.
It’s a treat to hear Catherine singing pieces of the classic “How Far I’ll Go,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. As if being beautiful wasn’t enough, her voice enchants with pure magic, too.
And it gets better with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui, reprising the role he famously voiced in the original film. For fans, this is the ultimate dream come true. It feels great to see you, Dwayne!
From elite animation to next-level live action, Disney never fails to serve us soul-filling films. Each masterpiece whisks us away on countless magical adventures, leaving our souls craving more.
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