Moana is Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved 2016 Oscar nominated animated adventure. The film follows Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia), a young wayfinder who answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson, reprising his role) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Moana (2026)
Directed by Thomas Kail (Emmy & Tony Award winner for Hamilton), with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina. Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The film opens exclusively in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.
- Catherine Lagaʻaia: Moana
- Dwayne Johnson: Maui (trickster demigod)
- John Tui: Chief Tui (Moana’s no-nonsense father)
- Frankie Adams: Sina (Moana’s playful, strong-willed mother)
- Rena Owen: Gramma Tala (Moana’s revered grandmother)
