US EditionTrailer for Live-Action of Moana Is Out
The live-action Moana trailer features Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui with new animal transformations and a shark design, marking Disney's first CGI 3D to live-action remake.
- Disney released a trailer for the live-action Moana, featuring Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui. Directed by Thomas Kail, the film arrives in cinemas on July 10, 2026.
- Ten years after Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2016 original, this project marks the first time a 3D-animated film from the studio receives a live-action remake treatment.
- Alongside Johnson, Catherine Laga stars as the titular Moana, with John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen joining the cast. Alan Tudyk will not reprise his voice role as Hei Hei.
- The trailer showcases Maui's transformations into bird, whale, and shark forms, demonstrating the film's visual effects. Co-writers Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush developed the screenplay.
- Coming two years after the initial casting reveal, the live-action film represents a significant milestone for Disney's live-action adaptation efforts. Audiences will see it in theaters on July 10, 2026.
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Trailer for live-action of Moana is out
The anticipated trailer for the live-action of the 2016 animation Moana was finally released on Monday. The movie stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the main lead for Maui and Catherin Laga’aia as Moana. Fans of the original movie recognise scenes in the new trailer, from Moana’s interactions with Maui, notable characters such as the crabs and fire creatures, alongside familiar songs such as “I am Moana (Song of the Ancestors) and Auli’i Cravalh…
Moana live-action trailer reveals Dwayne Johnson transformation into Maui
Only 10 years after Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2016 film Moana, a new live-action version is set to hit screens in summer 2026.This new Moana will see Dwayne Johnson reprise his role as Maui from the animated movie in a first for the Disney live-action remakes. Alongside Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia will appear as the titular Moana.Other cast members include John Tui and Frankie Adams as Moana's parents Chief Tui and Sina, respectively, and R…
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