The live-action adaptation of “Moana” is set to begin production soon, as revealed by The Rock.
Moana 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 27, 2024. You can check out the trailer for it here. Both movies follow the smashing success of “Moana” in 2016.
In the Instagram post, he announced the cast, featuring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Grandma Tala. Rock will reprise his role as Maui.
The movie will start production in August for a July 2026 release. It’s slated to be directed by Thomas Kail. He wrote in the caption,
“Exciting and inspiring casting news as we begin to bring together our Live Action MOANA Family.
CATHERINE LAGA’AIA AS MOANA
@JohnTui1 AS CHIEF TUI
@FrankieAdams AS SINA
@RenaOwen AS GRAMMA TALA
And yours truly, as the demigod ~ MAUI🪝
It’s our deepest honor to share the legends, songs, dances and traditions of our Polynesian culture with all of you and your families around the world.
Production begins this August.
~ Maui🪝
#MOANALiveAction
In theaters JULY 10, 2026!
Directed by Thomas Kail
Music by Lin Manuel Miranda”
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