# Moana (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/moana-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Not yet rated |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Thomas Kail |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 112 min |

## Quick answer

Moana (2026) has not been released yet — no Celluloid Score. Directed by Thomas Kail. Check back after release for critic and audience ratings.

## Critics consensus

Early reactions praise Catherine Lagaʻaia’s spirited Moana and Dwayne Johnson’s returning Maui while debating whether the live-action treatment adds enough to justify revisiting a modern Disney classic.

## Synopsis

In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and voyages beyond the reef of Motunui with the demigod Maui on a quest to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her island. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs return alongside new spectacle built for the big screen.

## Cast

Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Jemaine Clement, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen, John Tui

## Common questions

**Is Moana worth watching?**
Moana (2026) has not yet been rated — it is an upcoming release. Early reactions praise Catherine Lagaʻaia’s spirited Moana and Dwayne Johnson’s returning Maui while debating whether the live-action treatment adds enough to justify revisiting a modern Disney classic.

**What is Moana about?**
In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and voyages beyond the reef of Motunui with the demigod Maui on a quest to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her island. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs return alongside new spectacle built for the big screen.

**Who directed Moana?**
Moana (2026) was directed by Thomas Kail.

**Where can I watch Moana?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Moana page for current options.

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