Overview
- The minute-long teaser and first poster introduce Motunui, the Kakamora and Hei-Hei, with Lagaʻaia closing by singing the line “I am Moana.”
- Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui with a brief appearance in the footage, while newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia takes over the title role from the animated films.
- Disney has set a U.S. theatrical release for July 10, 2026.
- Thomas Kail directs, with Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller co-writing; Lin-Manuel Miranda produces and Mark Mancina returns to score.
- Supporting roles include John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, and early online reaction ranges from excitement to questions about the need for a quick remake.