MBSG0
CFC0
NEF1
ITT1
PSG
LYON
SEV
OSA
NED
OMA
NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
PAK
SL
SA
AUS
Abha
Al Faisaly
Barcelona1
Real Madrid2
Udinese0
Milan2
Real Sociedad2
Levante1
Lecce0
Juventus2
MOW47/6 (10.2/20 ov)
TOK
NZ-A317
IND-A113 & 488/8 (119 ov)
SYL575/4 (167.3 ov)
KHU
MYMS465/7d
CHATT424/6 (121 ov)
DHA521
RAJ162 & 215/5 (59.1 ov) (f/o)
RAN402 & 5/0 (2.3 ov)
BAR443/9d
SIKM30/1 (15 ov)
NAGA187
JHK
DELHI309/5 (90 ov)
ODSA194
SVCS13/0 (5 ov)
BRODA259/6 (86 ov)
J & K
CHD363/2 (87 ov)
HP
CGR35/1 (14 ov)
AP231
BRB
MIS
BIK
CHR
JER
KUW
MEX-W51 (12.5/20 ov, target 187)
ARG-W186/7
NGA148
UGA147/9 (20 ov, target 149)
GMB112/9
LES109 (19.5/20 ov, target 113)
MOZ110/7 (19/20 ov, target 110)
ZMB109/9
IND-W328/6
ZIM-W207 (48.5/50 ov, target 329)
ENG241
Sassuolo
Lazio
AS Roma
Cagliari
Torino
Como
BES
IBFK
CAY
TRAB
Sunderland0
Leeds0
Freiburg1
Bayern3
Disney’s live-action Moana has officially dropped its first trailer, and Pacific Islander representation has never looked better. Scheduled for release on July 10, 2026, this remake celebrates the tenth anniversary of the beloved animated classic while honoring Polynesian culture through authentic casting choices.
Moana : The Heroes Behind the Adventure
17-year-old Sydney, Australia native Catherine Laga’aia takes on the titular role as the adventurous teenager, making her film debut in the most coveted role of 2024. With Samoan heritage from both grandparents, she brings authentic cultural connection to the character.
Complete Cast Breakdown
| Actor | Character | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Laga’aia | Moana | 17-year-old Australian with Samoan heritage |
| Dwayne Johnson | Maui | Reprising role from animated films |
| John Tui | Chief Tui | Auckland, New Zealand native |
| Frankie Adams | Sina | Samoan-New Zealander actress |
| Rena Owen | Gramma Tala | Bay of Islands, New Zealand native |
Why Authentic Casting Matters
Original voice actress Auli’i Cravalho declined to reprise the role in live-action because she wanted to pave the way for another Pacific Islander to take on the part. Instead, she serves as executive producer, ensuring the film stays true to its cultural roots.
This decision reflects Disney’s commitment to authentic representation, particularly important for stories centered on Indigenous cultures. Every cast member brings real Pacific Islander heritage to their roles, creating genuine connections to the characters they portray.
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Creative Team Excellence
Thomas Kail directs the film, making his narrative feature directorial debut after helming the live film recording of Hamilton. The screenplay comes from Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, with Lin-Manuel Miranda returning as songwriter after not being involved with Moana 2 due to scheduling conflicts.
The production wrapped filming between July and November 2024, shooting in both Atlanta and Hawaii to capture authentic island landscapes.
What to Expect
The remake maintains the original’s core story—a young wayfinder venturing beyond her island with demigod Maui to save her people. However, the trailer includes Laga’aia’s title character performing “How Far I’ll Go,” which was featured in the initial movie, promising spectacular musical numbers.
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Learn more about the production at the official Walt Disney Company announcement.
