Less than a decade after Disney's "Moana" took audiences by Pacific storm, it's coming back, with a new teaser trailer giving fans their first look at the film's upcoming live-action adaptation. Set ...

Disney's live-action remakes have always been controversial. It looks like Moana is no different, as following the first trailer for the upcoming remake, the movie has been accused of whitewashing, ...

Moana is getting a live-action remake starring newcomer Catherine Laga'aia as the titular heroine. Dwayne Johnson is producing the film and reprising his role as the hulking demigod Maui. Moana is ...

It doesn’t help that the studio attempted “live-action” versions of movies that star or feature talking animals. The Lion King and Lady & the Tramp both crossed the borders of the Uncanny Valley with ...

Disney’s first trailer for its live-action remake of Moana proved to be controversial. A brief look at Moana debuted on November 17, 2025, and focused almost exclusively on newcomer Catherine Laga'aia ...