Overview
- Disney targets a July 2026 theatrical rollout, with reports citing July 9–11 by region, and plans include premium formats such as IMAX.
- Newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia leads opposite Dwayne Johnson, with John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen in key supporting roles.
- Thomas Kail directs from a screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, with Mark Mancina composing and Lin‑Manuel Miranda among the producers.
- Principal photography concluded between July and November 2024 in Hawaii and Atlanta, reflecting a swift pivot to live action after the 2016 original and 2024’s sequel.
- The teaser highlights Motunui in live action, Moana performing I Am Moana and Maui’s shapeshifting, as early response pairs anticipation with critiques of originality and visuals.