Ten years after Moana set sail across the open ocean to find the heart of Te Fiti, Disney is bringing the island story back to theaters, this time in live action. On Monday, the studio released the first official teaser trailer for the 2026 remake.

Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui, while 17-year-old Catherine Laga’aia steps in as Moana, per IMDb .

“I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” Laga’aia told Variety . “My grandfather comes from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me.”

The original 2016 animated film was a phe

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