MOANA (2026) brings Disney's beloved animated voyage to life in a live-action reimagining starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the fearless wayfinder and Dwayne Johnson as the larger-than-life demigod Maui. After its theatrical run, the film now sails toward its Disney+ streaming Oct 21, 2026 premiere. Here is everything to know about the release date, cast, trailer and soundtrack.
Movie Facts
Title: Moana (2026)
Release Date: July 10, 2026 (theatrical)
Disney+ Premiere: October 21, 2026
Director: Thomas Kail (feature directorial debut; he previously directed the filmed stage production of Hamilton in 2020)
Screenplay: Jared Bush & Dana Ledoux Miller
Cast: Catherine Lagaʻaia (Moana), Dwayne Johnson (Maui), John Tui (Chief Tui), Frankie Adams (Sina), Rena Owen (Gramma Tala), Jemaine Clement (Tamatoa); Auliʻi Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, is executive producer
Music: Original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina
Score: Mark Mancina
Banner: Walt Disney Pictures
The film grossed roughly $323 million at the worldwide box office.
Soundtrack & Music
The 2026 soundtrack reunites the songwriting trio behind the 2016 original — Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina — with Mancina composing the score. The album features 13 tracks:
- Tulou Tagaloa — Olivia Foaʻi, Opetaia Foaʻi & Matatia Foaʻi
- An Innocent Warrior — Olivia Foaʻi & Sulata Foai-Amiatu
- Where You Are — John Tui, Frankie Adams, Emma Puahi-Shapazian, Amaya Masoli, Rena Owen, Catherine Lagaʻaia & Te Vaka
- How Far I'll Go — Catherine Lagaʻaia
- We Know The Way — Moses Mackay, Opetaia Foaʻi & Te Vaka
- How Far I'll Go (Reprise) — Catherine Lagaʻaia
- You're Welcome — Dwayne Johnson
- Shiny — Jemaine Clement
- Along The Way (Malaga Ki Ei) — Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Olivia Foaʻi & Te Vaka
- I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors) — Rena Owen & Catherine Lagaʻaia
- Know Who You Are — Catherine Lagaʻaia, Olivia Foaʻi, Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Opetaia Foaʻi & Matthew Ineleo
- We Know The Way (Finale) — Catherine Lagaʻaia, John Tui, Frankie Adams & Te Vaka
- Along The Way — Auliʻi Cravalho, Catherine Lagaʻaia & Dwayne Johnson
The new original song "Along The Way", written by Miranda and released as a single on June 15, 2026, is performed by Auliʻi Cravalho, Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson.
The 2016 original set a high bar: its soundtrack peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, "How Far I'll Go" reached No. 41 on the Hot 100 and "You're Welcome" hit No. 65 — the latter marking Dwayne Johnson's chart debut. The animated original remains Disney+'s most-watched movie of all time, with more than 1.5 billion hours streamed globally. Curious about the Maui star's wider career? Read our Dwayne Johnson biography.
Watch the Official Trailer
Fans of big ensemble fantasy adventures can also read our Children of Blood and Bone (2027) movie coverage, check out the animated sequel in our Zootopia 2 (2025) movie post, and see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) for more family-movie music news.
When does Moana stream on Disney+?
Moana (2026) premieres on Disney+ on October 21, 2026, following its theatrical release on July 10, 2026.
Who stars in the live-action Moana?
Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, joined by John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen and Jemaine Clement. Auliʻi Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, serves as executive producer.
What songs are on the soundtrack?
The 13-track album mixes returning favorites like "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome" with the new original song "Along The Way", alongside ensemble numbers performed with Te Vaka.
What is the new song "Along The Way"?
"Along The Way" is a new original song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, released as a single on June 15, 2026, and performed by Auliʻi Cravalho, Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson.
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