«Disney will release a new live-action version of Moana in 2026!»
18 november 2025 в 22:37
We will see again how far Moana will go on the big screen — but this time she will be live-action! Disney is releasing its latest version of Moana in 2026, starring Catherine Laga’aia. Fans are thrilled that Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson will once again play the role of Maui.
Catherine was only 17 years old when she was offered the coveted role of Moana, according to a 2024 press release from the Walt Disney Company.
«My grandfather is from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of Upolu in Samoa», - said Catherine. «It is an honor for me to be able to represent Samoa and all the peoples of the Pacific region, and to represent young girls like me».
Her father, actor and writer Jay Laga’aia, could not hide his excitement about his daughter’s major film role.
«My family and I are so excited to share this news with the rest of the world», - Jay wrote on Instagram at the time. «My daughter Katie can finally share the news that she will be playing the role of Moana in Disney’s live-action film alongside Dwayne Johnson and [producer] Lin-Manuel Miranda», - Jay captioned his post. «Also joining Laga’aia and Johnson in the cast are John Tui from Auckland, New Zealand, as Moana’s father, Chief Tui; playing Moana’s mother, Sina, is mixed Samoan-New Zealand actress Frankie Adams; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as the respected Gramma Tala. Congratulations to John Tui and his partner on their recent addition to their village as well».
Below are all the details you need to know about the live-action version of Moana.
Live-action Moana will be released in theaters on July 10, 2026.
Yes, but only after the theatrical release! The live-action film will first be in theaters. At the moment, fans can watch both Moana and Moana 2 on Disney+.
As mentioned earlier, Dwayne will once again play his beloved role of Maui, while Catherine takes on the role of Moana. They are joined by actors John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala
Catherine was only 17 years old when she was offered the coveted role of Moana, according to a 2024 press release from the Walt Disney Company.
«My grandfather is from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of Upolu in Samoa», - said Catherine. «It is an honor for me to be able to represent Samoa and all the peoples of the Pacific region, and to represent young girls like me».
Her father, actor and writer Jay Laga’aia, could not hide his excitement about his daughter’s major film role.
«My family and I are so excited to share this news with the rest of the world», - Jay wrote on Instagram at the time. «My daughter Katie can finally share the news that she will be playing the role of Moana in Disney’s live-action film alongside Dwayne Johnson and [producer] Lin-Manuel Miranda», - Jay captioned his post. «Also joining Laga’aia and Johnson in the cast are John Tui from Auckland, New Zealand, as Moana’s father, Chief Tui; playing Moana’s mother, Sina, is mixed Samoan-New Zealand actress Frankie Adams; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as the respected Gramma Tala. Congratulations to John Tui and his partner on their recent addition to their village as well».
Below are all the details you need to know about the live-action version of Moana.
Live-action Moana will be released in theaters on July 10, 2026.
Yes, but only after the theatrical release! The live-action film will first be in theaters. At the moment, fans can watch both Moana and Moana 2 on Disney+.
As mentioned earlier, Dwayne will once again play his beloved role of Maui, while Catherine takes on the role of Moana. They are joined by actors John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala
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