Disney's Live-Action Moana Remake Officially Sets Disney+ Release Date

Published Oct 13, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Disney just announced the streaming release date for the live-action remake of Moana. The film arrived in theaters over the summer with Catherine Laga'aia playing the titular character, who sets out on an epic quest with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to return the heart of Te Fiti so that her village will be saved. After voicing Maui in the original animated Moana, Johnson reprised the role for the live-action version and served as a producer. After being released on digital platforms in early September, and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 6, Moana will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning October 21, 2026. The announcement was revealed in a new promo from Disney: In the lead-up to Moana's streaming release date, Disney and environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay will be hosting a community beach cleanup at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, October 17, which will include a performance created by Moana choreographer and associate producer Tiana Nonosina Liufau. More to come...