Disney has debuted the first trailer for its live-action Moana, introducing Catherine Laga’aia in the title role alongside Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on July 10, 2026.
Details:
• First look: The trailer revisits Moana’s ocean journey with a live-action visual style inspired by the 2016 animated film.
• Cast: Catherine Laga’aia leads the film as Moana, while Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui and also serves as a producer.
• Creative team: Thomas Kail directs the film, with original Moana voice actor Auli’i Cravalho joining the project as an executive producer.
• Disney strategy: The film is part of Disney’s ongoing push to bring some of its most successful animated titles to live-action audiences.
• Release date: Moana opens in theaters on July 10, 2026.
What to watch?
Attention now turns to Disney’s marketing campaign and audience response to the trailer ahead of the film’s global theatrical debut in July.
