In a few days, Disney is releasing the big fantasy adventure about the Polynesian chief’s daughter Moana in the cinema. While Moana 2 has already broken advance sales records and is considered one of the most successful films of the year, Disney fans can already look forward to the next expansion of the popular series.
Disney is now making a live-action adaptation of the animated hit released in 2016, in which Dwayne Johnson will not only lend his voice to the demigod Maui this time, but will also fully embody him. First set pictures show us The Rock’s incredible transformation for the role.
The first set pictures of the live-action Moana film show Dwayne Johnson as a fully tattooed, long-haired Maui
The first snapshots from the Moana set show Dwayne Johnson in the Maui look known from the animated film. Decorate with tattoos the actor’s body, which features a long, curly wig and a green leafy skirt.
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The live-action film takes up the story of the animated hit of the same name and sends the young chief’s daughter Moana from the Polynesian island of Motunui on an adventurous journey Search for the demigod Maui. She must convince the self-absorbed warrior to return a stolen artifact to restore harmony with nature.
Moana will be a newcomer in the live-action remake Catherine Laga’aia embodied after Auli’i Cravalho lent her voice in the animated film. Laga’aia can also be seen alongside Johnson in the first set photos.
Dwayne Johnson returns to the role of his highest-rated film in Moana
Dwayne Johnson returns to his best figure. On Rotten Tomatoes and numerous other rating sites, Moana is at the top of The Rock’s extensive filmography. The fantasy adventure has a press score of 95 percent, while the tragicomedy Fighting With My Family (2nd place, 93 percent) and Fast & Furious 7 (3rd place, 82 percent) have to take a back seat.
Moana will be on July 9, 2026 start in German cinemas. However, the long waiting time will be duly sweetened by part 2 of the animated hit, which will be coming to cinemas next week. Moana 2 can be seen on the big screen in this country from November 28, 2024.