Overview
- Catherine Lagaʻaia is introduced as Moana in the teaser, which also confirms Dwayne Johnson’s return as Maui and reveals a July 10, 2026 U.S. release date.
- The minute-long preview showcases Motunui, the Kakamora, and Lagaʻaia singing a signature line from the film’s anthem, while offering only brief glimpses of Johnson’s Maui.
- Disney also unveiled the first poster and new images, launching the marketing campaign for the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit.
- Thomas Kail directs, with producers including Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin‑Manuel Miranda; Auliʻi Cravalho is among the executive producers.
- Coverage notes the unusually fast turnaround—about a decade after the original—and reports mixed audience reactions that question the need for a near-identical remake.