Moana

2026 6.1 1h 55m en

Overview

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Cast

Catherine Lagaʻaia

Moana

Dwayne Johnson

Maui

Rena Owen

Gramma Tala

John Tui

Chief Tui

Frankie Adams

Sina

Jemaine Clement

Tamatoa (voice)

Emma Puahi-Shapazian

Moana (4 years old)

Amaya Masoli

Moana (8 years old)

Sam Puefua

Village Fisherman

Sione Milford

Coconut Farmer

Kapeneta Te'o-Tafiti

Coconut Farmer

Eric Scanlan

Tulafale

Moses Goods

Elder Luaʻiufi

La Masae Fa‘amausili-Siliato

Elder Ope

Ehulani Hope Kāne

Village Elder

Articles & Reviews

Review by Manuel São Bento Jul 10, 2026

Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/moana-2026-stranded-on-a-soundstage-of-pure-nostalgia/ Rating: C MOANA had every chance to expand on its animated predecessor, and it wastes almost all of it. Beat for beat identical to the 2016 original, this remake trades vibrant, sun-drenched color for gr...

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Review by CinemaSerf Jul 17, 2026

On a gorgeous Polynesian island where they all...speak...very...slowly, the young "Moana" (Catherine Laga'aia) is conflicted by her father's (John Tui) warning never to venture beyond the reef that protects their home and her grandmother (Rena Owen) who is embedded more in the tribe's ancestral and mystical roots and w...

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Review by ianrathbone Aug 04, 2026

She sings, he grins wide / Water swallows the whole screen / Talent wins the day #filmreviewhaiku

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