Disney’s Movie Surfers is back, and its latest episode takes fans behind the scenes of the live-action Moana.
Hosted by Michelle Khare, the video heads to the beaches of Oahu for a sunny, playful look at the making of Disney’s new reimagining. Rather than acting like a traditional trailer, this episode has the feel of a classic Disney Channel-style set visit: part interview, part adventure segment, part fan-friendly celebration of the movie’s world.
The episode features Dwayne Johnson, who returns as Maui, and Catherine Lagaʻaia, who leads the live-action film as Moana. Disney’s official movie page confirms Lagaʻaia and Johnson as the central cast members, with Thomas Kail directing and Auliʻi Cravalho, the original animated voice of Moana, serving as an executive producer.
That makes this Movie Surfers episode a sweet companion piece for the film. The live-action Moana is not only about recreating songs, costumes and ocean adventure. It is also about grounding the story in real places, real performers and a sense of cultural continuity between the animated classic and this new version.
The Oahu setting helps underline that connection. Seeing the cast and host move through the landscape gives the promo a warmer, more personal energy than a standard behind-the-scenes featurette. It reminds viewers that Moana has always been a story about place: island, ocean, ancestry and the call to move beyond the reef.
For fans of Disney movies, this is a fun pre-release watch. It does not need to reveal major plot points or spoil the film’s biggest moments. Instead, it gives a lighter look at the people, locations and spirit behind the remake — exactly the kind of thing Movie Surfers was built to do.
Moana opens in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.
