Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as the trickster demigod Maui in the upcoming adaptation of the studio’s hit animated film; in theaters July 10, 2026.
Catch your first glimpse of the live-action adaptation of Disney's hit animated film, , which stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui.The trailer introduces the majestic island and vibrant people of Motunui; the shapeshifting demigod Maui; the intimidating yet “adorable” tribe of Kakamora; and Lagaʻaia as wayfinder Moana, who sings the powerful line “I Am Moana.”
In addition to Lagaʻaia and Johnson, the cast includes Auckland, New Zealand, native John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealander Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
The film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (); produced by Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features and .Bill Westenhofer is the VFX supervisor; VFX studios on the film include Clear Angle Studios, Day for Nite, Digital Domain, ILM, Lola VFX, and Wētā FX.In U.S.
theaters on July 10, 2026.Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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