Overview
- Dwayne Johnson reprises Maui opposite newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, as confirmed in the newly released footage.
- Supporting roles go to John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.
- Thomas Kail directs, with producers Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Auliʻi Cravalho serving as an executive producer.
- The film features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina, with Mancina composing the score.
- Theatrical release is slated for July 2026, widely reported as July 10 though at least one outlet lists July 8, and early coverage praises representation while some criticize the visuals and the remake strategy.