After Lilo and Stitch made $1 billion, Disney is back with a new live-action remake of Moana that looks and feels exactly like the animated movie

The initial teaser for Disney‘s live-action Moana film has surfaced, and it appears just as enchanting as the original animated classic.

In the short clip, which can be viewed below, we hear newcomer Catherine Laga’aia perform “I am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)” against a backdrop of action, dancing, and breathtaking views of the island – and yes, we also get our first glimpse of Hei Hei the rooster. During the first viewing, you might find yourself questioning the absence of Dwayne Johnson’s Maui… but he is right there at the very conclusion of the teaser with his magical fishhook in hand.

For the live-action adaptation, Thomas Kail, recognized for directing Broadway’s Hamilton, helms from a screenplay by Jared Bush (Zootopia) and Dana Ledoux Miller (Moana 2). The ensemble features John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.

Moana premieres in theaters on July 10, 2026. For additional information, explore our compilation of the most thrilling upcoming films in 2025 and beyond, or, take a look at our list of film release dates.