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Disney has released the first teaser for its live-action "Moana," hitting theaters July 10, 2026.

Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as Maui, directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

The teaser follows a court ruling that cleared Disney of copyright claims over the original Moana story.

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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