Dwayne Johnson Shines in Disney's Enchanting Moana Trailer
WHO:
Coming Soon - Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of the live-action Moana movie, alongside Catherine Laga’aia, John Tui, and Frankie Adams.
MovieWeb - Catherine Laga’aia takes over the titular role from original voice actress Auli'i Cravalho. Jemaine Clement returns to reprise his role as Tamatoa.
WHAT:
MovieWeb - The runtime of Disney's live-action Moana is reported to be shorter than the initially suggested two hours, though the exact new runtime has not been disclosed.
Coming Soon - Disney released the final live-action trailer for Moana, suggesting it has captured the charm of the original animated film.
MovieWeb - The live-action Moana movie is set to release in theaters on July 10, 2026. The trailer showcases Maui's shapeshifting abilities and features a recreation of the musical number "You're Welcome."
MovieWeb - The trailer also includes a new version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's song "We Know The Way" and highlights minor dialogue changes from the original film.
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The live-action Moana movie is set to be released in theaters.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - The live-action Moana movie is scheduled for release on July 10, 2026.
MovieWeb - The first trailer for Moana was shared by Disney in March 2026.
WHY:
MovieWeb - Disney aims to replicate the success of its previous live-action remakes, such as 2025's Lilo & Stitch, which crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
HOW:
MovieWeb - The trailer reveals advanced visual effects and showcases Dwayne Johnson's singing and dancing abilities in the film.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 16:23 UTC)
Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to have a runtime shorter than the previously suggested two hours. While the exact new runtime has not been disclosed, fans are eagerly awaiting more details. The film continues to generate excitement as its release approaches.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 14:26 UTC)
Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of the upcoming live-action Moana movie, which also features Catherine Laga’aia taking over the titular role from Auli'i Cravalho, while Jemaine Clement reprises his role as Tamatoa. Disney has released the final trailer, highlighting Maui's shapeshifting abilities and a new version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's song "We Know The Way," and the film is set to hit theaters on July 10, 2026. With advanced visual effects and Johnson's singing and dancing on display, Disney hopes to replicate the success of previous live-action remakes like Lilo & Stitch, which grossed over $1 billion globally.