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First Trailer for 'Moana' Live-Action Remake Released
- Disney released the first teaser for its live-action Moana starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, with a U.S. release set for July 10, 2026.
- First announced at a shareholder meeting in April 2023, the live-action Moana fits Disney's focus on live-action adaptations and marks the tightest remake turnaround with the original 2016 Moana.
- Produced by Dwayne Johnson alongside Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia, with Thomas Kail directing and executive producing from a script by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda producing and Mark Mancina composing.
- Casting the Samoan newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia places her in Moana's role, celebrating Samoa and Pacific Island peoples, while the trailer features her performing How Far I'll Go and highlights Motunui, Maui, and the Kakamora.
- The 2016 original Moana earned $643 million worldwide, giving the remake a substantial commercial legacy to follow amid Disney's broader live-action remake strategy.
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The role of ‘Moana’ will be played by actress Catherine Lagaaia and is expected to reach the cinema in July 2026
Everything we know about Disney's live-action 'Moana'
Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui alongside newcomer Catherine Laga'aia. Disney Catherina Laga'aia as Moana in Disney's live-action 'Moana'Key PointsMoana is getting a live-action remake starring newcomer Catherine Laga'aia as the titular heroine.Dwayne Johnson is producing the film and reprising his role as the hulking demigod Maui.Moana is sailing into theaters on July 10, 2026.The latest Disney classic to get the "live-action" …
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