Vaiana, the Legend of the End of the World hits cinemas in France on July 8, 2026. Directed by Thomas Kail, this new live-action remake of Disney's 2016 classic stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Vaiana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui.
Moana: The Legend of the Edge of the World
Film | 2026
In theaters: July 8, 2026
Action, Adventure, Live-Action | Runtime: 1h56
Directed by Thomas Kail | Starring Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen
Original title: Moana
Nationality: United States
The film picks up the story of the young navigator summoned by the ocean. For the first time, Moana leaves the reef of her Motunui island to help her people regain their prosperity. She crosses the seas with Maui, the shape-shifting demigod who was already at the heart of the original animated film.
This live-action adaptation sits in line with Disney’s ongoing trend of revisiting its classics on the big screen. It preserves the Polynesian setting, the coming-of-age journey, and the musical dimension of the 2016 film, while entrusting the lead role to Catherine Lagaʻaia, who makes her feature-film debut here.
Joining her in the cast are John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Grandmother Tala. The film is produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Auliʻi Cravalho, the voice of Moana in the animated films, is among the executive producers.
The official trailer spotlights the shift from animation to a live-action adventure film, with the ocean, Motunui, Maui and the Kakamora among the elements already tied to the Vaiana universe.
With a narrative rooted in transmission, identity, and travel, Vaiana, la légende du bout du monde is primarily aimed at a family audience, especially viewers who already know the Disney animated film. The movie may be less accessible to those seeking something entirely detached from the original universe.
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