Disney’s first trailer for its live-action remake of Moana proved to be controversial. A brief look at Moana debuted on November 17, 2025, and focused almost exclusively on newcomer Catherine Laga'aia ...

Catherine Laga'aia, who plays Moana, has naturally curly hair but it appears to have been straightened in the movie. Disney have released the first trailer for their new live-action Moana but the film ...

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches the island of an impetuous Chieftain, his willful daughter answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Moana’ released a first-look trailer, and fans were confused about why the film is being released in the first place. The first trailer for Disney’s latest live-action ...

We’re going to see how far Moana goes on the big screen again — but this time, she’ll be in live-action! Disney is releasing its latest version of Moana in 2026, starring Catherine Laga’aia in the ...

Moana's story continues to capture our attention. Disney released Moana in 2016, and acted on its success with Moana 2 last year. The live-action version of the 2016 animated film will hit theaters on ...

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While live-action remakes remain a major revenue engine for Disney, the recently teased Moana remake trailer has sparked fierce backlash from loyal fans. Disney's live-action remake machine is taking ...

A teaser for the live-action Moana just dropped, introducing fans of the 2016 animated film to a brand-new version of the tale. That includes a new actress, Catherine Laga'aia, who is playing the ...

The first official trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of Moana has arrived—but not everyone is celebrating. While the studio hopes to rekindle the magic of the 2016 animated hit, early fan ...