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Moana Live-Action Trailer Soars with 182 Million Views!

11/21/2025

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The live-action Moana trailer drew 182 million views in 24 hours, Disney's second-most viewed trailer after The Lion King (2019).
The film is set for release on July 10, 2026, with Thomas Kail (director) directing, Catherine Laga’aia (actress) as Moana, and Dwayne Johnson (actor) reprising Maui.
The original Moana (2016) grossed $643.3 million.
Moana 2 earned $1.059 billion, and the franchise has generated $1.7 billion, with Moana 2 driving merchandise.

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The live-action Moana trailer drew 182 million views in 24 hours, Disney's second-most viewed trailer after The Lion King (2019).
The film is set for release on July 10, 2026, with Thomas Kail (director) directing, Catherine Laga’aia (actress) as Moana, and Dwayne Johnson (actor) reprising Maui.
The original Moana (2016) grossed $643.3 million.
Moana 2 earned $1.059 billion, and the franchise has generated $1.7 billion, with Moana 2 driving merchandise.