Disney confirms Moana live action will hit U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026. The trailer is out, and fans are super excited already!

Moana Live Action Release Date

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Catherine Lagaʻaia will act as Moana

 Newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia plays Moana, bringing fresh energy and cultural pride to the role. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, the strong demigod.

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The live action cast includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen, giving Moana’s family depth, warmth, and strong Pacific Islander representation.

Who’s in the Cast?

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Directed by Thomas Kail, with Lin-Manuel Miranda on music. The script is by Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush, big talents onboard!

The Creative Team Behind It

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Moana 2’s success hints at Moana 3. New powers, storm gods, and fan demand make another movie highly possible after the live action.

Is Moana 3 Coming Too?

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Disney is in a legal fight over Moana 2. A new lawsuit claims parts of the story were copied from another creator’s work.

Disney Faces a Lawsuit

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Get more details on Moana’s live action movie, full cast, storyline, trailer link, and the legal case. Click to read the full article now!

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