Celebrate the Artistry of Live-Action "Moana" In New Behind-The-Scenes Video

The new live-action Moana is coming later this year, and just after the first full trailer was released, we're getting a closer look at how authentic this film will be.

What's Happening:

• A new video is taking us behind the scenes of the the upcoming live-action adaptation of the smash-hit 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Moana.
• In the new vid, we get to see the artistry of Moana come to life through costuming and designs in the movie, along with what it means for a lot of the crew to be involved in the film.
• Dwayne Johnson, who appears in the film as Maui, also shares how important this movie is to showcase Polynesian culture, especially since so many love the animated original.
• Check it all out in the new video below.

• This new video comes literal hours after the first full trailer for the new live-action adaptation was released.
• As with the animated version, Moana features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina.
• The new Moana is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features Moana and Moana 2.
• Moana opens July 10, 2026.
• If you can't wait for the new live-action film, you can catch the animated original, Moana, streaming now on Disney+.