Disney’s live-action Moana is heading to Disney+. Disney has announced that the film will arrive on its streaming service on October 21, 2026. The film sees Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui. When it arrives on Disney+, families will be able to enjoy this iconic story that was introduced to the world in animated form. This time, they will get to see the epic adventure in a live-action presentation with unforgettable music, breathtaking imagery, and inspirational characters.
This movie builds on the popularity of the original animated film, which is also the most-watched movie of all time on Disney+. There have been over 1.5 billion hours of the movie streamed globally. The new live-action reimagining allows families to reconnect with the beloved friendships, music, and spirit that they know and love as they set sail on an exciting new journey. They will get to experience classic songs while watching this film, like How Far I’ll Go and I Am Moana. There will also be the new Along The Way song to be experienced as well. This will make for a perfect family night as they sing along with the film.
Ahead of the release of the live-action Moana on Disney+ on October 21, Disney and Heal the Bay are teaming up for a special community beach cleanup on Saturday, October 17. Heal the Bay is a nonprofict environment organization that is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watershed of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. Hundreds of volunteers and their families are invited to Santa Monica Beach to help keep the coast clean as they roll up their sleeves and take part in this Moana-themed cleanup. This will be followed by a special performance that will be led by Moana choreographer and associate producer Tiana Nonosina Liufau, photo opportunities, giveaways, and more. More information about Disney’s Moana x Heal the Bay’s Nothing But Sand cleanup can be found HERE.
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