Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Moana has sparked major backlash online after fans accused the studio of making “racist” changes to the heroine’s appearance.

On Monday, November 17, Disney released a 59-second teaser on its YouTube channel, nearly a decade after the original 2016 animated classic.

Many viewers claimed the new actress bears little resemblance to the beloved character.

“I would have never guessed she was Moana if not for her telling us,” one critic wrote.

18-year-old Catherine Lagaʻaia has been cast in the lead role for the upcoming live-action film

The teaser, which has already surpassed 4 million views, was largely CGI-heavy and focused primarily on announcing the film’s cast.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will reprise his role as the demigod Maui, whom he voiced

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