Disney Unveils Daring New Trailer for Live-Action ‘Moana’
Disney on Monday unveiled a daring new trailer for its live-action Moana. The preview offers a fresh look at the expanding franchise.
Cast and characters
The film brings back Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui. Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana.
- John Tui plays Chief Tui, Moana’s father.
- Frankie Adams portrays Sina, Moana’s mother.
- Rena Owen appears as Gramma Tala.
- Auliʻi Cravalho serves as an executive producer. She voiced Moana in the animated films.
Creative team
Thomas Kail directs the project. He is an Emmy and Tony Award winner.
- Producers include Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Executive producers are Kail, Scott Sheldon and Charles Newirth.
Music and score
Original songs were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina. Mark Mancina also composed the film’s score.
Miranda’s songwriting was central to the franchise’s appeal. Disney+ streaming helped those songs reach wider family audiences.
Box office history and context
The first Moana premiered in 2016. It earned nearly $700 million worldwide and received two Oscar nominations.
Moana 2 proved a major follow-up. The animated sequel surpassed $1 billion at the global box office in 2024.
Why the live-action move
The studio has pursued modern live-action remakes successfully. Past examples include Lilo & Stitch, The Lion King and Aladdin.
Disney’s decision continues that trend. The new film arrives amid strong franchise momentum.
Release plans
The live-action Moana opens exclusively in theaters on July 10, 2026. The trailer aims to build early excitement.
Filmogaz.com will follow further updates as the release approaches.
