Disney has officially released the full trailer for its much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Moana, giving fans a first look at Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui. The trailer, released ahead of the film’s debut on July 10, 2026, has already generated significant excitement. In this live-action version, Johnson is seen in a striking new portrayal of the demigod, featuring long flowing hair, a key highlight that has sparked wide discussion among viewers.
The live-action Moana stars Catherine Lagaaia as Moana, alongside John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. The trailer offers a glimpse into the reimagined storyline, which follows the original film’s plot, with Moana embarking on a journey beyond the reef after being chosen by the ocean. Maui joins her in restoring balance and protecting her island.
In keeping with Disney’s tradition of adapting animated classics, the Moana live-action film blends real-world locations with stunning visual effects, promising an immersive cinematic experience. Directed by Thomas Kail, with a screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film also features a production team that includes Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The trailer highlights action-packed sequences, character interactions, and a mix of familiar songs from the original animated movie, making the live-action remake a highly anticipated theatrical release. As the film is set for release in 2026, the buzz surrounding Moana is growing, and it is expected to be one of Disney’s major blockbusters of the year.
The upcoming battle for box office supremacy has seen some major changes in release plans. Three films Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati, Teja Sajja’s Mirai, and the small-budget Meghalu Cheppina Katha were initially slated to clash on September 5th. However, Ghaati is now confirmed for its theatrical release on September 5th, with a special US premiere on September 4th. Dir
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Ram Charan is one of the truly warm hearted stars in Telugu cinema and he has showed the same with his generous act very recently. Incidentally, a young fanboy of Charan came to Hyderabad to meet him after he heard that Charan had called for a fans meet. The kid got really emotional after seeing Charan. Touched by the love of the young boy, Charan enquired about his details and made arrangements for safe transport of the kid. Charan was in awe of the kind of lo
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Telugu cinema is gearing up for a grand cinematic celebration as the much-awaited film Thammudu, featuring youth star Nithiin in the lead, has been officially announced for a worldwide theatrical release on July 4, 2025. Directed by Sriram Venu and produced by Dilraju and Shirish under the prestigious Sri Venkateswara Creations banner, Thammudu promises to be a heartwarming entertainer packed with family emotions and youthful energy. Known for delivering hits like MCA and Vakeel Saa
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Natural actor Nani came up with a sensible film in Hi Nanna after mass film, Dasara. This film had its theatrical release recently and it is headed for its OTT debut now. The film has already sealed Netflix as its OTT streaming partner. The latest news is that the stage is set for the OTT debut of Hi Nanna as it is set to be made available for streaming on Netflix from the 4th of this month. The film will stream on Netflix in multiple languages from the said day. The
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In a huge announcement, Telangana IT and industries minister KTR has revealed that Warner Bros are setting up a new wing in Telangana. Thrilled to announce the grand entry of global media powerhouse "Warner Bros. Discovery" into the entertainment realm of Telangana! Hyderabad is set to witness the launch of their incredible IDC, a hub of creativity and innovation, with a whopping 1200 employees in the first year alone! This milestone marks a significant ste
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The ex citement around Mega157, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by commercial hitmaker Anil Ravipudi, has just gone up a notch with the announcement of Nayanthara joining the project as the female lead. The news was made official through a creatively crafted promo video released by the makers, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from this Sankranthi 2026 release.
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The much-awaited film ‘Thug Life’, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam, has set the stage for a grand cinematic experience with the release of its first single, ‘Jingucha’. The song was launched at a dazzling event that featured the film’s core team, including A.R. Rahman, who composed the music, and Kamal Haasan, who wrote the lyrics for the track. Produced under the banners of Raj Kamal Films International, R. Mahendran,
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Debut filmmaker Ganesh Chandra is all set to bring a fresh romantic comedy to the screen with his film Pookie. The movie stars Ajay Dhishan and newcomer Dhanusha in lead roles, and the music will be composed by renowned musician Vijay Antony. A Fun Love Story with a Modern Twist Speaking about the film, Ganesh shared, "It's a fun love st
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Pradeep Machiraju, a well-known television anchor, has successfully ventured into films with his hit debut 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela. Today, his second film was officially announced, showcasing both a first look and a motion video that have captured the audience's attention. Titled Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, the film takes its name from Pawan Kalyan’s first movie. Directed by Nitin and Bharath under the Monks & Monkeys
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Navarasa Raya Dr. Naresh VK completes 50 golden years in the industry and the golden jubilee project Malli Pelli co-starring Pavitra Lokesh is getting ready for release. The Telugu-Kannada bilingual film is written and directed by mega maker MS Raju, while Naresh himself is producing it under the banner of Vijaya Krishna Movies. The makers earlier released the first look poster and also a glimpse that showed the beautiful chemistry between the lead pair. Today, they came up with an
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