Disney Drops First Teaser for Live-Action Moana Movie
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Disney has released the first teaser for the live-action Moana film starring Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson, heading to theaters on July 10, 2026.
Disney has officially given us our first proper look at the live-action adaptation of Moana, bringing the beloved animated hit back to the big screen with a brand new cast. Originally showcased via a teaser trailer reported by IGN South Africa, the upcoming film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 10, 2026. For a generation of players and film fans who grew up alongside the animated features, this live-action reimagining is shaping up to be one of the bigger cinematic events of the summer.
The cast features newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia stepping into the titular role of Moana, while Dwayne Johnson returns to the screen to reprise his fan-favorite role as the trickster demigod Maui. They are joined by John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. Behind the camera, the project brings some serious creative weight, directed by Hamilton helmer Thomas Kail and featuring music and production involvement from Lin-Manuel Miranda alongside Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions.
While this is strictly a silver-screen venture rather than an interactive tie-in, major Disney properties always have a way of bleeding into our digital spaces through cross-platform events, cosmetic crossovers, and seasonal updates in live-service games. As we count down to next July, expect plenty of promotional activations across mobile and console titles. You can check out the original teaser breakdown over at IGN South Africa to see the first glimpses of Motunui brought to live-action life.
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Original article: IGN South Africa