Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Sets Sail on Disney+ on October 21
The live-action remake of Disney's beloved animated adventure begins streaming on Disney+ on October 21, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui.
Disney's live-action remake of Moana began streaming exclusively on Disney+ on October 21, 2026, at no extra charge beyond a standard subscription. The film stars newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his animated role as the demigod Maui. Directed by Thomas Kail, with a screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, the production features new and reimagined music by Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who composed memorable songs for the 2016 original. The film had a strong theatrical run after opening in cinemas on July 10, 2026, and became available for digital purchase in September before hitting Blu-ray and DVD on October 6. Its Disney+ arrival comes exactly 103 days after the theatrical opening. The streaming premiere marks a major moment for Disney's ongoing slate of live-action remakes, with the Polynesian-set adventure expected to draw enormous global viewership on the platform's first day of availability.
