The ocean chose her for a reason.
Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Moana (2026) is a family, fantasy, comedy and adventure film directed by Thomas Kail, released on July 8, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen and John Tui. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 386 ratings.
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Catherine Lagaʻaia
as Moana
Dwayne Johnson
as Maui
Rena Owen
as Gramma Tala
John Tui
as Chief Tui
Frankie Adams
as Sina
Jemaine Clement
as Tamatoa (voice)
Emma Puahi-Shapazian
as Moana (4 years old)
Amaya Masoli
as Moana (8 years old)
Sam Puefua
as Village Fisherman
Sione Milford
as Coconut Farmer
Kapeneta Te'o-Tafiti
as Coconut Farmer
Eric Scanlan
as Tulafale
Directed by Thomas Kail, written by Jared Bush, Ron Clements and John Musker, produced by Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and Beau Flynn.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 386 ratings.
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/moana-2026-stranded-on-a-soundstage-of-pure-nostalgia/ Rating: C MOANA had every chance to expand on its animated predecessor, and it wastes almost all of it. Beat for beat identical to the 2016 original, this remake trades vibrant, sun-drenched color for green screen sterility, turning musical numbers that once felt joyously alive into stiff, mechanical…
Reviewed on July 10, 2026
On a gorgeous Polynesian island where they all...speak...very...slowly, the young "Moana" (Catherine Laga'aia) is conflicted by her father's (John Tui) warning never to venture beyond the reef that protects their home and her grandmother (Rena Owen) who is embedded more in the tribe's ancestral and mystical roots and who has little fear of the open ocean and what lies beyond. When their crops all start to die, she…
Reviewed on July 17, 2026
She sings, he grins wide / Water swallows the whole screen / Talent wins the day #filmreviewhaiku
Reviewed on August 4, 2026
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The main cast of Moana (2026) includes Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui and Frankie Adams. The film was directed by Thomas Kail. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Moana was released on July 8, 2026 and runs for 1h 55m.
Moana (2026) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 386 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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