2026 · Film
Moana
Disney's live-action remake of its 2016 animated musical, with Catherine Laga'aia as a chief's daughter who sails out to find the demigod Maui and save her island.
Released Wed, 21 Oct, 2026
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 15 November 2026, Moana is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
With subscription
Hindi audio available, along with English, Tamil and Telugu (checked in the JioHotstar app).
Checked Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
The story
On the Polynesian island of Motunui, legend says the demigod Maui long ago stole the heart of Te Fiti, the goddess who brought life to the ocean. Moana, the chief's daughter, has always felt drawn to the sea, though her parents want her to stay home. When a blight begins to spread across the island, her grandmother Tala reveals their people's forgotten voyaging past and entrusts Moana with the heart. Moana sets sail to find Maui and restore it.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A natural family pick for children who loved the animated *Moana* films, with familiar songs and Dwayne Johnson back as Maui. No Indian certificate could be confirmed; expect some monster peril, and the film runs just under two hours.
Genres:FamilyMusicalFantasy and sci-fi
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Moana is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 2016 animated film and the third film in the franchise, after Moana 2 (2024). Thomas Kail directed from a screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller; Dwayne Johnson, who announced the project in April 2023, produces and reprises Maui, and Catherine Laga'aia makes her film debut as Moana. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the original songs, is also a producer.
The film opened on 10 July 2026, in India in English and Hindi. Made on a reported budget of $250 million, it grossed about $323.6 million worldwide and drew mixed to negative reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes), though audiences gave it an A− CinemaScore. JioHotstar announced it would stream from 21 October 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Musical adventure, Fantasy
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Director
- Thomas Kail
- Cast
- Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Moana in India?
- As of 15 November 2026, Moana is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
- Is Moana available in Hindi?
- Yes. Moana was made in English, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on JioHotstar.
- How long is Moana?
- Moana runs for 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).