Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Remake Unveils New Trailer and Confirms Returning Star
Disney has unveiled the final full trailer for its live-action remake of *Moana*, offering audiences a more comprehensive look at the film's story and visual effects.
The trailer's release also marks the beginning of ticket sales for the highly anticipated movie, set to premiere on July 10, 2026.
The new footage provides a deeper dive into the narrative, focusing on Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui.
Johnson's return to the character he voiced in the 2016 animated hit is a significant draw for the remake.
The trailer highlights Maui's shapeshifting abilities, transforming into various animals, and features a live-action rendition of his musical number, "You're Welcome," with Johnson showcasing his singing and dancing.
Further adding to the excitement, Jemaine Clement is confirmed to return to the *Moana* universe, reprising his role as the giant purple crab, Tamatoa.
A clip in the trailer shows Tamatoa interacting with Moana, echoing a memorable scene from the original film.
The trailer also incorporates a new version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "We Know The Way" over other scenes.
While the live-action *Moana* appears to largely follow the original story, the trailer suggests some minor dialogue adjustments.
This approach of closely adhering to the animated source material has proven successful for several of Disney's previous live-action remakes, potentially positioning *Moana* for similar success, especially with a prominent star like Johnson leading the cast.
Key points
- Disney has released the final full trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of 'Moana', coinciding with the start of ticket sales.
- Jemaine Clement is confirmed to reprise his role as Tamatoa in the live-action 'Moana' remake, joining Dwayne Johnson who returns as Maui.
- The new trailer for 'Moana' showcases visual effects, musical numbers like "You're Welcome," and hints at minor dialogue changes from the original animated film.