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Moana returns to the big screen in 2026 with a new look and a new star in Catherine Laga’aia.

On November 17, Disney released the first trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the 2016 animated musical. Set for release on July 10, 2026, the movie stars 18-year-old Laga’aia as the titular Moana with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reprising his role in the animated films as quippy demigod Maui.

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The one-minute teaser prominently features Laga’aia. In addition to singing the hit anthem “How Far I’ll Go” from the animated original, she appears as Moana sailing in her boat during a close-up.

For many fans, it’s their first look at Laga’aia, as the relatively unknown Australian actor is appearing in her biggest project to date. Here’s everythin

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