“Artistry of Moana” Featurette Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Film’s Craftsmanship

24 Mar 2026 by Sandra Escobedo in Celebrities, DVD, Fame, Film, Films, General, Home, Music, Pleasure, Power, Stars, Television

An all-new trailer and poster for Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining of “Moana,” starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui, are now available.

Scenes from Disney’s live-action MOANA. Photo courtesy of Disney. 

An “Artistry of Moana” featurette offering a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Moana,” with commentary from Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, director Thomas Kail, costume designer Liz McGregor and choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau, also debuts today.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui in Disney’s live-action MOANA. 

In addition to Lagaʻaia and Johnson, the “Moana” cast includes John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.

Catherine Laga’aia as Moana in Disney’s live-action MOANA. 

Disney’s reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure is directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theaters July 10, 2026.

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