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Disney's Live-Action Moana Opens July 2026, $85M Debut

6/20/2026

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Disney Launches Moana

Disney will open the live-action Moana in the United States on July 10, 2026, with an estimated $85 million opening weekend.
The $200 million film, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana.
Early tracking projects an $85 million North American debut, which is below Disney’s recent family releases.
Audience data show strong family interest, especially from girls under 12, but enthusiasm trails that for Moana 2.

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Moana Song Debut

The original song for the live-action Moana features Auli‘i Cravalho, Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson.
Disney’s “Along The Way” featurette shows how the song was created.
Auli‘i Cravalho serves as executive producer on the live-action film.
Thomas Kail directs the movie.
John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen add Pacific Islander representation.

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Disney Launches Moana

Disney will open the live-action Moana in the United States on July 10, 2026, with an estimated $85 million opening weekend.
The $200 million film, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana.
Early tracking projects an $85 million North American debut, which is below Disney’s recent family releases.
Audience data show strong family interest, especially from girls under 12, but enthusiasm trails that for Moana 2.

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