Auli'i Cravalho chats with PEOPLE about the upcoming live-action 'Moana' film, and how she's 'excited' to 'pass this baton' to newcomer Catherine Laga'aia.

The 17-year-old Australian actor joins Dwayne Johnson in the remake. By Aaron Couch After an extensive search, Disney has found the next Moana. Newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia will star as the ...

Dwayne Johnson used a special bodysuit to “bulk up” for his role in ‘Moana’. The 52-year-old wrestler-turned-actor plays demigod Maui in the new live-action version of 2016 Disney film ...

She's so brave to be on that canoe with Dwayne Johnson," Cravalho told PEOPLE of Laga'aia in July. " I cannot wait to see her shine ." Moana 2 is in theaters Nov. 27.

As for the live-action movie, Johnson will star opposite newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia, who is taking on the titular character. Auli‘i Cravalho voiced Moana in the animated films.

All told, it’s a simple photo — a bit blurry, showing stars Catherine Laga’aia as Moana with Dwayne Johnson as Maui on set. However, it is the first look at Johnson as the live-action Maui ...

In the first full trailer for Moana 2, Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) and demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) are back in full force. The new look was unveiled to thunderous applause at D23 Friday, where ...

Johnson voiced Maui in the 2016 original animated film and will reprise his role alongside franchise newcomer Catherine Laga’aia in the remake, which is currently set to premiere on July 10, 2026.

Auli'i Cravalho Says Live-Action Moana Catherine Laga'aia Is 'Brave to Be on That Canoe with Dwayne Johnson' (Exclusive) Jen Juneau Thu, July 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM UTC ...

Actor Dwayne Johnson confirmed that he wore a bodysuit to make his physique more realistic to Maui’s in the live-action movie, set for release in 2026.

In the first trailer for Moana 2, Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui are back in full force. Moana 2: Dawyne Johnson Returns at Maui in New Trailer ...