Live-Action Moana is Cast
Today, Disney announced that Catherine Laga‘aia has been cast as Moana in the live-action remake of the 2016 animated film coming to theaters on July 10, 2026. Additionally, John Tui will play her father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams will play her mother, Sina, and Rena Owen will portray Gramma Tala. Of course, Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui. […]
TRAILER: Moana 2 (2024)
Today, Disney released a teaser trailer for Moana 2. This clip provides the best look at the movie yet, showing Moana banging the hidden drum again and responding to a call from the ancestors. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise the lead roles of Moana of Motunui and Maui the demigod. David G. Derrick is […]
Does Hollywood Have it in for the Rock?
Amazon may not like the smell of what the Rock is cooking. A recent article from The Wrap details a litany of production issues for Red One, the upcoming Christmas action movie starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, and while there’s blame to go around, it paints an unappealing picture of the Rock. […]
Moana Remake Delayed, Will Film This Year
The live-action Moana remake will go into production this year, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, it has been delayed to July 10th, 2026. It was previously slated for a June 27th, 2025 release date. The film will star Dwayne Johnson in his original role of Maui, while Moana hasn’t been cast yet. Thomas Kail […]
Moana 2 and Mufasa Get First- Look Images
Yesterday, Disney released first-look images from Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. Both films will be released later this year and originate from the original Disney films Moana and The Lion King, the latter often being referred to as an unofficial adaptation of Hamlet. Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi, and Jonathan Roberts wrote Mufasa, which stars Seth […]
Auli’i Cravalho Returns as Moana
Deadline exclusively reports that Auli’i Cravalho, the voice of the titular character in Disney’s animated film Moana, is reprising her role in the surprise sequel Moana 2. Dwayne Johnson was already confirmed to return to play Maui, but it was unclear whether or not Cravalho would be back, as she will not be in the live-action remake that Johnson is […]