The live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic Moana has just dropped its first trailer! The real-life Moana sets sail and sings, with iconic tracks "How Far I'll Go" and "Beyond" making a triumphant return.
Samoan-Australian actress Catherine Laga’aia takes on the role of Moana, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson—who voiced Maui in the animated version—reprises the character in live-action. The cast also includes John Tui as Moana’s father Tui, Frankie Adams as her mother Sina, and Rena Owen as her beloved grandmother Tala. Auli’i Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, serves as an executive producer. Mark your calendars: the film hits theaters on July 10, 2026.
Much like the animated original, the live-action Moana promises to celebrate Pacific Island cultures, communities, and traditions. It follows a young woman’s journey of self-discovery, helmed by director Thomas Kail. Jared Bush—who co-wrote the animated film—returns to pen the script alongside Dana Ledoux Miller.
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