""I am girl who loves my island." Walt Disney Animation Studios released the first trailer for the live-action reimagining of the beloved movie, "Moana." The trailer offers a first look at the adventure starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who returns in his role as the trickster demigod Maui. It also shows off Laga'aia's singing skills who belts out the song "I Am Moana.""
"Joining Johnson and Laga'aia in the live-action film is John Tui as Moana's no-nonsense father, Chief Tui. Also in the cast is Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana's playful and strong-willed mother, Sina. Rena Owen taps in as Moana's Gramma Tala. The Disney film is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail. It's produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda;"
A live-action reimagining of Moana stars Catherine Laga'aia as Moana with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Laga'aia performs the song "I Am Moana" in the trailer. John Tui plays Chief Tui, Frankie Adams portrays Sina, and Rena Owen appears as Gramma Tala. Thomas Kail directs the film. Producers include Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; executive producers include Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auli'i Cravalho. The animated films Moana and Moana 2 are available on Disney+. The live-action Moana opens in theaters on July 10, 2026. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney+.
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