The film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail and produced by Johnson alongside Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda
A still from the film
Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 2016 animated film, Moana, is set to arrive in theatres on July 10, 2026, featuring Catherine Laga’aia as the titular character.
The makers released the teaser of the film on November 18, providing glimpses of the upcoming film. Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson is reprising his role as Maui.
The film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail and produced by Johnson alongside Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. It is executive-produced by Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, and Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features Moana (2016) and Moana 2 (2024).
“Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui, on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people,” reads the logline of the film.
The movie also marks Kail’s feature directorial debut after helming the live film recording of the Broadway production of Hamilton. Moana also features John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen in pivotal roles.
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