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Disney Unveils Live-Action Moana Sequel for 2026

7/3/2026

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Johnson Announces Moana3

Disney announced a third Moana film is in development, confirmed by Dwayne Johnson.
Writers Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller will pen the sequel, with Johnson and Auli‘i Cravalho reprising Maui and Moana.
The live-action Moana remake is slated for release on July 10, 2026.
The franchise earned $680 million from the 2016 original and $1.059 billion from the 2024 sequel, which opened with $225 million, while Moana 3 plot and music remain unreleased.

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**Disney Expands Moana**

Critics panned the live-action Moana trailer for missing the original’s spirit.
Analysts say Disney pairs live-action remakes with new animated sequels to boost franchise revenue.
Moana 3 will vie for summer slots against Disney’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Minions & Monsters, and Toy Story 5.
Mixed reviews of Moana 2, despite billion-dollar earnings, have sparked debate over its creative direction.
Lilo & Stitch’s live-action remake, which grossed over $1 billion, secured a summer 2028 sequel.

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Johnson Announces Moana3

Disney announced a third Moana film is in development, confirmed by Dwayne Johnson.
Writers Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller will pen the sequel, with Johnson and Auli‘i Cravalho reprising Maui and Moana.
The live-action Moana remake is slated for release on July 10, 2026.
The franchise earned $680 million from the 2016 original and $1.059 billion from the 2024 sequel, which opened with $225 million, while Moana 3 plot and music remain unreleased.

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