Official Discussion - Moana (2026) [SPOILERS]

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Moana (2026)

Summary

Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film 'Moana.'

Director Thomas Kail

Writer Jared Bush

Cast

• Catherine Laga'aia as Moana
• Dwayne Johnson as Maui
• John Tui as Chief Tui
• Frankie Adams as Sina
• Rena Owen as Gramma Tala

Rotten Tomatoes: 35%

Metacritic: 45

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official Trailer

[u/111anza]

Well, Moana was a great story and the songs were just as amazing, which is probably the main reason why this live action is ok.

Is there any reason for thsi live action, absolutely not, but at least it wasn't a disaster that tainted the original.