The First Teaser Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action Moana Says Aloha!
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New images, teasers, and posters arrive for Disney’s live-action reimagining of Moana – starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui.
The first teaser trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of Moana has popped in to say Aloha! The long-awaited live-action version stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, and promises to be a landmark event on our cinematic calendar. However, Disney fans are understandably nervous, considering recent live-action adaptations have been a bit hit-and-miss. I’m looking at you, Snow White! But thankfully, the film looks stunning.
The thrifty teaser reunited us with the glorious, majestic island and vibrant people of Motunui, where Moana and Maui embark on a grand adventure of self-discovery and magic. But if that isn’t enough to have you screaming out “You’re welcome!” the teaser also reveals our first look at Maui’s shapeshifting abilities. It features Lagaʻaia blasting out a powerful blast of “I Am Moana.” Get your first look below.
SYNOPSIS
In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) 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 Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.”
CAST & CREW
In addition to Lagaʻaia and Johnson, the “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.
NEW POSTER
Along with the first teaser, Disney released a new poster for the upcoming film. In the poster, Catherine Lagaʻaia’s Moana interacts with nature by touching a sentient wave, while Maui soars above. Check it out below.
IMAGE GALLERY
Rounding out today’s big content drop, Disney also shared a treasure trove of new images. The images beautifully capture Moana gazing in wonder at the majestic ocean and Maui effortlessly soaring through the sky in his magnificent feathered form, among other inspiring moments. Scroll through the image gallery below.
RELESE
Disney’s live-action version of this beloved Disney classic sails into cinemas on July 10, 2026.
Are you a fan of the new teaser? Has it got you excited about returning to Motunui and reuniting with Maui? Drop a comment in the chat below.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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