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Dwayne Johnson Unveils Disney's Moana Live-Action Release Date

4/17/2026

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Dwayne Johnson, the actor, presented an extended look at Disney's live-action Moana at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Johnson reprises Maui alongside Catherine Laga’aia as Moana.
The release date is set for July 10, despite some who question whether it's too soon for a return to Motunui.
The original animated Moana grossed over $680 million and spawned a sequel that earned over $1 billion.

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Dwayne Johnson, the actor, presented an extended look at Disney's live-action Moana at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Johnson reprises Maui alongside Catherine Laga’aia as Moana.
The release date is set for July 10, despite some who question whether it's too soon for a return to Motunui.
The original animated Moana grossed over $680 million and spawned a sequel that earned over $1 billion.