Live-Action Moana Unveils Trailer and Poster
Disney has unveiled the first trailer and poster for the live-action Moana movie, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui.
The trailer provides a first look at the live-action adventure, introducing audiences to the majestic island and vibrant people of Motunui, the shapeshifting demigod Maui, the intimidating yet adorable tribe of Kakamora, and Laga’aia as wayfinder Moana, who sings the powerful line “I Am Moana.”
In addition to Laga’aia and Johnson, the live-action Moana cast includes Auckland, New Zealand, native John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealander Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
The film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, and Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.”
Disney says that audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds, and songs of the live-action Moana in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.
