Dwayne Johnson confirms Moana 3 development, live-action film due July 2026

Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that Disney is developing Moana 3, with writers Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller attached to the project. The revelation came during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, where Johnson was promoting the upcoming live-action adaptation of the original film. “Sí, hemos hablado de Moana 3, sí,” he stated Source: excelsiormx. The third installment is in early stages, and Johnson emphasized that the immediate focus is on the live-action release Source: infobae.

Moana 3

• Johnson revealed that the creative team behind previous successes—Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller—will write Moana 3 Source: excelsiormx.
• The sequel follows Moana 2, which grossed over $1.05 billion worldwide Source: excelsiormx.
• Disney CEO Bob Iger had previously hinted at continued expansion of the franchise, and the project was initially conceived as a TV series before becoming a feature film Source: infobae.

Live-Action Moana

The live-action film, directed by Thomas Kail, is set for release on July 10, 2026 (with early screenings July 8 in Mexico) Source: excelsiormx. Catherine Laga’aia stars as Moana, and Johnson reprises his role as Maui. Kail noted that while the story and music remain faithful to the original, there will be new scenes, jokes, and visual ideas Source: infobae. The production focused on authenticity, casting Polynesian actors and incorporating cultural elements. Kail stated, “If you love the original film, you will perfectly recognize the story, but you will also find surprises” .