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Dwayne Johnson Talks About Heritage, 40-Pound Bodysuit While Playing Live-Action Maui for ‘Moana’

March 26, 2026

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dwayne Johnson discussed his transformation into Maui for the live-action Moana movie coming to theaters this summer. Dwayne Johnson Talks About Playing Live-Action Maui While performing in the live-action Moana movie, Dwayne Johnson remarked that he underestimated the grueling but rewarding nature of his transformation as Maui. He … Read more

Record Breaking Views for Live Action Moana Trailer

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Disney released the first trailer for the live-action Moana this week, and it was reportedly viewed 182 million views in its first 24 hours. Moana Trailer According to Deadline, the Moana live action trailer has earned 182 million views in its first 24 hours. For a Disney live-action movie trailer (non-20th Century Studios), that’s the second most … Read more

Disney Shares Teaser Trailer and Poster for Live-Action “Moana” Film

November 17, 2025

Disney has shared the first official trailer and poster for next year’s live-action remake of Moana. Live-Action Moana Teaser Trailer The Walt Disney Company shared the promotional materials in an official release. The film stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, while Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as the demigod Maui. A slate of Samoan and … Read more

BREAKING: Live-Action ‘Moana’ Adaptation in the Works

April 6, 2023April 3, 2023

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced during today’s Disney shareholders meeting that there will be a live-action “Moana” adaptation. Johnson appeared in a video with his two young daughters on the island of Oʻahu in Hawai’i. He stated the live-action “Moana” adaptation is still in early stages and did not announce any other details about the … Read more