Countdown to Release

100 days

July 10, 2026 - Theatrical Release

Release Dates by Country

Region Release Date Format
United States July 10, 2026 Theatrical
United Kingdom July 10, 2026 Theatrical
Canada July 10, 2026 Theatrical
Australia July 9, 2026 Theatrical
New Zealand July 9, 2026 Theatrical
South Korea July 15, 2026 Theatrical
China July 2026 (TBA) Theatrical
Japan August 2026 (TBA) Theatrical
Germany July 16, 2026 Theatrical
France July 15, 2026 Theatrical
India July 10, 2026 Theatrical

* Dates are subject to change. TBA = To Be Announced.

Moana Live Action Timeline

September 2023

Project Announced

Disney officially announces the live action remake of Moana.

February 2026

Cast Revealed

Catherine Laga'aia is announced as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui.

March 2026

First Trailer Released

The first official trailer for Moana live action drops online.

July 10, 2026

Theatrical Release

Moana live action premieres in theaters worldwide.

Fall 2026 (Expected)

Disney+ Release

The film will be available for streaming on Disney+.

When Does Moana Live Action Come Out?

Disney's Moana live action remake is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 10, 2026. This date applies to major markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and India. Some countries may have slightly different release dates.

Will Moana Live Action Be on Disney+?

Yes, the Moana live action movie will eventually be available on Disney+. Following Disney's typical release pattern, the film will first have an exclusive theatrical run of approximately 45-90 days before becoming available on the Disney+ streaming platform. This is expected to happen in late 2026.

Is Moana Live Action Coming to Theaters?

Absolutely! Moana live action is confirmed for a wide theatrical release starting July 10, 2026. The film will be shown in theaters worldwide, including IMAX and premium format screens for the best viewing experience.