Set in the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, the Moana franchise follows a spirited young navigator chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystic relic with the goddess Te Fiti. Drawing from Polynesian mythology, the saga chronicles Moana's evolution from a village chief's daughter to a master wayfinder, accompanied by the legendary shape-shifting demigod Maui. Through stunning animation and an upcoming live-action reimagining, the series explores themes of identity, environmental balance, and the enduring power of ancestral voyaging.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United States |
Release Span |
2016 – 2026 |
Total Movies |
3 Movies (2 Released) |
Total Runtime |
207 Minutes (Animated) Total TBD |
Genre |
Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Musical |
Total Budget |
$500,000,000 (Estimated) |
Total Box Office |
$1,746,146,749 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
Ron Clements John Musker David G. Derrick Jr. Thomas Kail |
Produced by |
Osnat Shurer Yvett Merino Dwayne Johnson |
Written by |
Jared Bush Dana Ledoux Miller |
Music by |
Lin-Manuel Miranda Opetaia Foa'i Mark Mancina Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear |
Production Co. |
Walt Disney Animation Studios Walt Disney Pictures Seven Bucks Productions |
Franchise Trailer
The Collection
Moana (2016)
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds.
Moana 2 (2024)
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. She must battle the storm god Nalo to reconnect all the people of the Pacific.
Moana (2026)
In this live-action reimagining, a young woman named Moana yearns to explore the ocean beyond her reef. When a darkness threatens her island, she defies her father's rules to find the demigod Maui and restore the heart of Te Fiti, bringing the animated classic to life in a spectacular new format.
Main Cast
- Auli'i Cravalho as Moana (Voice)
- Catherine Laga'aia as Moana (Live Action)
- Dwayne Johnson as Maui (Voice & Live Action)
- Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui (Voice)
- John Tui as Chief Tui (Live Action)
- Nicole Scherzinger as Sina (Voice)
- Frankie Adams as Sina (Live Action)
- Alan Tudyk as Heihei
- Rachel House as Gramma Tala (Voice)
- Rena Owen as Gramma Tala (Live Action)
- Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa