Disney Has Taken This Live-Action Thing As Far As It’ll Go

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The first trailer for Disney’s live-action Moana remake has finally arrived, and it’s… something. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s portrayal of Maui includes a noticeably low-budget wig and a slightly awkward introduction to Moana (played by Catherine Laga’aia), where he calls himself a hero to both men and women. Some viewers are questioning whether this is the extent of Disney’s commitment to inclusivity. As Maui himself would say, “You’re welcome.”

Like most Disney live-action remakes, this new trailer closely follows the story of the original animated film: Moana must save her island by finding the demigod Maui and restoring the heart of Te Fiti. We see quick shots of Moana’s animal friends, Pua and HeiHei, the greedy crab Tamatoa, and the mischievous coconut pirates, the Kakamora. The trailer doesn’t suggest any major changes to the original Moana story, but it’s almost certain to be a box office success. Let’s hope some of those earnings go towards a good wig for Maui in the likely sequel! Moana arrives in theaters on July 10th.

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2026-03-23 23:56