🎬 Moana Animated (2016)
Watch the original animated movie that started it all
Original
Moana (2016)
Experience the original animated adventure. Follow Moana on her epic journey across the Pacific Ocean to save her island and discover her true destiny.
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About the Original Movie
🌊 The Story
Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fisherman can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess Te Fiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Fiti's heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific.
🎵 Iconic Songs
- "How Far I'll Go" — Moana's powerful anthem
- "You're Welcome" — Maui's boastful & catchy tune
- "We Know the Way" — The Wayfinding song
- "Shiny" — Tamatoa's showstopper
🏆 Awards
- Academy Award Nominee — Best Animated Feature
- Academy Award Nominee — Best Original Song
- Golden Globe Nominee — Best Animated Feature
- BAFTA Nominee — Best Animated Film
- Grammy Winner — Best Song Written for Visual Media
Animated vs Live Action
🎨 Animated (2016)
- Hand-drawn inspiration with CGI
- Auli'i Cravalho as Moana
- Dwayne Johnson as Maui
- Won hearts worldwide
- $690M+ box office
🎥 Live Action (2026)
- Real actors + cutting-edge VFX
- Catherine Laga'aia as Moana
- Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui
- Bringing the story to life
- Coming July 10, 2026