Live-action Moana trailer debuts ahead of July 10 release
Mar 24th 2026 · United States
Trailer and featurette show cast, director, music team, and a faithful adaptation of the animated film.
- Disney released a trailer and a featurette called "Artistry of Moana" for the live-action film.
- Moana opens in theaters July 10.
- Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui with animated tattoos.
- Thomas Kail directs and the supporting cast includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen.
- Auliʻi Cravalho is an executive producer and original songs are by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina with a score by Mark Mancina.
- The trailer suggests a close retelling of the animated film and the success of Moana 2 in 2024 adds franchise goodwill.
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