Moana and Maui are heading back to the ocean as Disney’s live-action Moana arrives exclusively on Disney+ Philippines on October 21, 2026, bringing the beloved island adventure to family movie nights with new visuals, familiar songs, and a new musical number.
Ready to journey beyond the reef again? Disney’s live-action Moana is bringing the story of the courageous wayfinder to streaming, giving Filipino audiences a chance to experience the adventure with a new cast and a live-action take on the world first introduced in the animated film.
Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana, while Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, the larger-than-life demigod who joins her on a mission to restore prosperity to her people.
The film begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ Philippines on October 21, 2026.
What Is the Live-Action ‘Moana’ About?
Set on the island of Motunui, the story follows Moana as she answers the Ocean’s call and ventures beyond the reef for the first time.
She teams up with Maui on a journey that takes them across the ocean as they work to restore prosperity to her community. Along the way, the adventure explores courage, identity, friendship, and the connection between people and the natural world.
The live-action adaptation revisits the story that made the original animated Moana a favorite among families, while bringing its characters and island setting to life in a new format.
Who Stars in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’?
The film features two central performances:
Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana: The young wayfinder who ventures beyond the reef to help her people.
Dwayne Johnson as Maui: The demigod who joins Moana on her ocean voyage. Johnson reprises the role he voiced in the original animated film.
Johnson’s return gives the character continuity between the animated and live-action versions, while Lagaʻaia takes on the lead role in this new interpretation.
‘How Far I’ll Go’ and Other Songs Return
Music remains a major part of the Moana experience. The live-action film features familiar songs, including “How Far I’ll Go” and “I Am Moana,” alongside a new song titled “Along The Way.”
For families who enjoy singing along during movie night, the soundtrack is one of the familiar elements carried into the live-action adaptation.
The combination of recognizable music, ocean adventures, and new performances gives viewers a fresh way to revisit the story.
Why ‘Moana’ Remains a Disney Favorite
The original animated Moana has continued to attract viewers through its themes of self-discovery, family, and responsibility to one's community.
Disney says the animated film has accumulated more than 1.5 billion hours streamed globally on Disney+, making it the platform’s most-watched movie of all time, according to the announcement.
The live-action adaptation builds on that audience familiarity while offering a new visual interpretation of Moana’s journey. It also gives families who enjoyed the original another opportunity to return to Motunui and its memorable characters.
When Can You Watch Live-Action ‘Moana’ in the Philippines?
Disney’s live-action Moana begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ Philippines on October 21, 2026.
Families can watch through the Disney+ app on supported devices. For subscription information and streaming details, visit the official Disney+ website.
Whether it is your first trip beyond the reef or a return to a familiar ocean adventure, Moana is set to bring a new version of the story to family movie night this October.
