Disney+ Announces Release Date for Live-action Moana Remake

WHO:

Screen Rant - The live-action remake of Moana features Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson.

Variety - Catherine Laga’aia makes her film debut as Moana.

WHAT:

Deadline - The live-action Moana is the most watched movie of all time on Disney+ with over 1.5 billion hours streamed globally.

Coming Soon - The live-action Moana will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 21, 2026.

Coming Soon - The movie reimagines the story of Disney’s 2016 animated film with live-action visuals and music.

Screen Rant - The live-action remake of Moana is set to arrive on Disney+.

Variety - The live-action “Moana” remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 21.

Variety - The film follows Moana's voyage to restore the heart of Te Fiti and help her village.

WHEN:

Variety - The live-action “Moana” remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 21.

HOW:

Variety - The film is a live-action remake of the animated movie Moana.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 18:04 UTC)

The live-action Moana has just become the most watched movie of all time on Disney+, racking up over 1.5 billion hours streamed globally. This remarkable achievement highlights the film's immense popularity among audiences. As Disney continues to expand its streaming library, Moana's record-setting viewership sets a new benchmark for future releases.

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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 17:08 UTC)

The live-action adaptation of Moana will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 21, 2026. This new version reimagines the beloved story from Disney’s 2016 animated film, featuring stunning live-action visuals and music. Fans of the original can look forward to experiencing this fresh take on a classic tale.

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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 16:06 UTC)

The live-action remake of Moana, featuring Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, is set to debut on Disney+. This film marks Catherine Laga’aia's film debut and follows Moana's journey to restore the heart of Te Fiti and aid her village. Viewers can look forward to streaming the movie starting on October 21.