Moana Live-Action Reimagining Is Now Streaming On Disney+
Discover the story, cast, and music ofMoana(2026), now streaming on Disney+
The ocean is calling, and Moana (2026) is now streaming on Disney+. Disney’s live-action reimagining brings Motunui to life with Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Watch the trailer and explore the story, cast, and music before choosing your next movie-night adventure.
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TheMoanaLive-Action Story, Streaming Details & Creative Team
Disney’s live-action reimagining brings the island of Motunui, along with Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua, and the vast ocean, to life. Stream Moana (2026) on Disney+ and join the young voyager on her journey beyond the reef.
What is theMoanalive-action movie about?
The movie follows Moana (Catherine Laga’aia), a spirited Pacific voyager, as she answers the ocean’s call and sails beyond the reef of her home, Motunui, for the first time. Along the way, she meets the demigod Maui and together they embark on an unforgettable quest.
The movie reimagines the Oscar®-nominated animated adventure with live-action performances and cinematic visuals.
Is the Moana live-action movie streaming on Disney+?
Yes! Moana (2026) is now streaming on Disney+. The live-action reimagining opened in theaters on July 10, 2026, and is now available to enjoy at home.
Who is behind theMoanalive-action movie?
The movie is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail, whose credits include Hamilton. Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda produced the movie. Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, and Auliʻi Cravalho serve as executive producers.
What To Know About TheMoanaLive-Action Movie
Moana dives into live action with familiar characters, an original song, and one unpredictable chicken. With the movie now streaming on Disney+, here are answers to the big questions about this reimagining of the beloved story.
The destination may be familiar, but the addition of human actors and on-location <a href="https://cinemamix360.com/2026/10/21/bts-swim-music-video-nominated-for-oscars-of-cinematography-torun-camerimage/” title=”BTS 'SWIM' Music Video Nominated for "Oscars of Cinematography" Toruń CAMERIMAGE”>cinematography gives the filmmakers a new way to bring the islands, characters, and music to life.
Who is playing Moana in the live-action movie?
Catherine Lagaʻaia plays the titular adventurous teenager who leaves Motunui and sails beyond the reef after the Ocean chooses her for a mission bigger than she ever expected.
The Sydney, Australia native takes on the role first voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho in Disney’s 2016 movie and its sequel, Moana 2. Lagaʻaia has shared that Moana is one of her favorite characters, and that she’s honored to help celebrate Samoa and Pacific Island people through the role.
Auliʻi Cravalho is also involved behind-the-scenes as an executive producer, and performs the new original song by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Along The Way,” with Lagaʻaia and Johnson. Cravalho voiced Moana in the animated features, helping introduce the character to audiences before welcoming Lagaʻaia as Moana in live-action.
Who else is starring in theMoanalive-action movie?
Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, the larger-than-life demigod who joins Moana on her voyage. The cast also includes John Tui as Chief Tui, Moana’s no-nonsense father and the leader of Motunui. Frankie Adams plays Sina, Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother. Rena Owen plays Gramma Tala, Moana’s wise grandmother and one of the people who best understands her connection to the ocean.
Are any voice actors from the original Moana movie involved in the new retelling?
Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui in the animated movies, takes on the same role in the live-action retelling. Jemaine Clement also returns as the voice of the glitzy giant singing crab Tamatoa.
All-NewMoanaSong “Along The Way” By Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Out Now
Music from the movie, including the all-new single “Along The Way,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is out now. The song brings together the voices of Auliʻi Cravalho, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and Dwayne Johnson, and Disney has released a music video for “Along The Way,” plus abehind-the-scenes featuretteabout the song’s development and recording.
TheMoanaOriginal Soundtrack, Deluxe Soundtrack, and the Original Score are also all available now. An inspired-by album,Moana: Voices Across The Ocean,spotlights Pacific artists across 15 tracks.
Watch The AnimatedMoanaMovies On Disney+
After watching Moana (2026) on Disney+, revisit Moana (2016) and Moana 2.
You can also stream Moana Sing-Along, with added on-screen lyrics accompanying the original animated movie.
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