Moana (Live-Action) – Upcoming Movie Full Detail
Basic Information
- Movie Title: Moana (Live-Action)
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical
- Type: Live-action remake of Disney’s 2016 animated film Moana
- Director: Thomas Kail
- Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller
- Producers: Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn
- Executive Producer: Auliʻi Cravalho
- Cinematography: Óscar Faura
- Music Composer: Mark Mancina
- Songs: Lin-Manuel Miranda (contributor)
- Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Seven Bucks Productions, Flynn Picture Co.
Cast
- Catherine Laga‘aia as Moana
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Maui
- John Tui as Chief Tui (Moana’s father)
- Frankie Adams as Sina (Moana’s mother)
- Rena Owen as Gramma Tala (Moana’s grandmother)
Release & Filming
- Original Release Date: June 27, 2025
- New Release Date: July 10, 2026
- Filming Locations: Hawaii and Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
- Filming Period: July to November 2024
Storyline
The story follows Moana, a brave Polynesian teenager chosen by the ocean to restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti. When darkness threatens her island, she sets sail across the vast ocean to save her people. Along the way, she meets Maui, a shapeshifting demigod, and together they face mythical creatures, thrilling adventures, and moments of self-discovery.
The live-action version aims to honor Polynesian culture, music, and mythology, showcasing authentic casting and breathtaking visuals inspired by real island traditions.
Highlights
- Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, reprising his fan-favorite role from the original.
- Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in 2016, serves as an executive producer but will not act in the live-action version.
- The film will feature new live-action musical sequences, traditional Polynesian choreography, and emotional storytelling.
- Disney is focusing on realistic visuals using state-of-the-art CGI to recreate the ocean, islands, and mythical creatures.
Production Status
- Principal photography completed in late 2024.
- Post-production and visual effects ongoing through 2025.
- Scheduled theatrical release in July 2026.
