Action 'Moana' Remake Just Dropped Its Best Trailer Yet
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Key Points:
- Disney's live-action remakes have had mixed success, with 2025's Lilo & Stitch crossing $1 billion globally and receiving positive reviews, while Snow White (2025) and The Little Mermaid (2023) faced financial and critical challenges.
- The upcoming live-action remake of Moana is set for release on July 10, 2026, starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reprising his role as Maui.
- The final full trailer highlights impressive visual effects, Maui's shapeshifting abilities, a live-action version of the musical number "You're Welcome," and a new rendition of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "We Know The Way."
- Jemaine Clement returns as the giant purple crab Tamatoa, reprising his original role with humorous scenes included in the trailer.
- The live-action Moana closely follows the original story with minor dialogue changes, positioning it as a strong contender for success given the popularity of faithful Disney remakes and Johnson's star power.