The live-action adaptation of Disney's animated hit "Moana" has arrived in theaters on July 10, 2026. Directed by Thomas Kail, the film features Australian actress Catherine Laga’ia in her feature film debut as the titular Polynesian princess, while Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui.
The screenplay was penned by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller. Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the 2016 animated original, holds an executive producer credit on the live-action version. The supporting cast includes Rena Owen, John Tui, and Frankie Adams, with Jemaine Clement providing a voice. Early critical reception has described the film as "bland" and a "generic beat-for-beat remake."
Streaming Availability
Currently, the only way to watch the live-action "Moana" is by attending a theatrical showing. Information for finding tickets can be accessed via Fandango. The film is not available for streaming on Netflix, as it is a Disney-owned property destined for its affiliated platform.
While "Moana" is not yet available on Disney+, it is expected to eventually stream on the platform. Drawing parallels with other Disney releases, such as "Zootopia 2," which became available for premium video-on-demand about two months after its theatrical debut and began streaming on Disney+ just over three months later, "Moana" could potentially arrive on digital platforms around September 2026 and on Disney+ by October 2026. However, these dates are speculative.
Disney+ offers various subscription tiers, including an ad-supported plan for $11.99 per month and an ad-free option for $18.99 per month or $189.99 annually. Bundles combining Disney+ with Hulu, Max, and ESPN+ are also available, with prices starting at $11.99 per month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and reaching up to $32.99 per month for ad-free access to Disney+, Hulu, and Max.