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LOS ANGELES - Disney has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of the animated film "Moana."

The movie is expected to be in theaters on July 10, 2026.

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Disney said the film will star Catherine Lagaʻaia as the spirited voyager who answers the Ocean’s call and ventures beyond the reef of her island home, Motunui.

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Joined by Dwayne Johnson as the legendary demigod Maui, Moana embarks on a daring journey to restore prosperity to her people.

The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton) and produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, with executive producers Thomas Kail, Sco

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