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Moana 3 in the works

Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a third animated Moana movie is in the works.

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Dwayne Johnson praises Moana for emphasising the power of empathy

The 54-year old reprised his role as demigod Maui in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the hit 2016 Disney animation.

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at hospital

The stars surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour at Great Ormond Street.

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Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson says live-action Moana film has taught him ‘life lessons’

Johnson, who plays Maui in the film, opened a new play area at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Evening Standard

Moana star walks home-town blue carpet with 'The Rock'

From a local performing arts high school to Hollywood, Moana star Catherine Laga'aia has stepped out alongside Dwayne Johnson on a global publicity tour.

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'Jarring': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's kids taken aback by his Moana look

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's children were shocked when they saw him in character for Moana and initially found his appearance "jarring".

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The Story Behind How Lin-Manuel Miranda Figured Out Bringing Original Moana Auli'i Cravalho Back In Live Action

This feels like a perfect way to bring her back.

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“Needs To Be Fixed”: Fans Slam Disney As Dwayne Johnson In Moana Live‑Action Goes Viral For Odd Details

Disney’s Moana live-action trailer has sparked backlash, with fans criticizing Dwayne Johnson’s Maui look, particularly his wig.

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Moana live-action director on bringing Dwayne Johnson's demigod to life for the remake's new trailer: "Maui looks more like Dwayne, but I think that the spirit is the same"

Exclusive | The new Moana trailer is here and so is our first look at Dwayne Johnson's live-action Maui

Total Film

Moana Live Action Cast Update: Who Will Play Maui? Possible Actors Rumoured to Be in the Running for Iconic Role

Disney confirms Dwayne Johnson as Maui in the Moana remake, yet casting rumours grow as fans debate which actors could still appear in the new live-action film.

International Business Times UK

After Lilo and Stitch made $1 billion, Disney is back with a new live-action remake of Moana that looks and feels exactly like the animated movie

Moana hits theaters in 2026

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson used a bodysuit to 'bulk up' for Moana

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has admitted he used a special bodysuit to "bulk up" for his role in the live-action version of 'Moana' admitting the costume helped give him the right physique and saved time painting on the character's tattoos.

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Disney casts unknown 17-year-old actor as Moana in live-action movie

17-year-old Catherine Laga‘aia from Sydney, Australia is of Samoan heritage

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