Disney has released an official clip of the song “How Far I’ll Go” from the upcoming live-action remake of Moana [1].

The release serves as a primary promotional tool to build anticipation for the theatrical debut. By showcasing a reimagined version of the original animated film's most famous song, Disney aims to bridge the gap between the nostalgia of the first movie and the new cast.

The clip features Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who returns to his role as Maui [1], [2]. This live-action adaptation seeks to translate the Pacific island setting and the emotional journey of the protagonist to a realistic cinematic scale. The footage highlights the musical elements that defined the original production while introducing the new visual style of the remake.

According to the studio, the film is scheduled to open in theaters on July 10, 2026 [1]. This timeline places the movie in the competitive summer blockbuster window. The promotional rollout has already begun to diversify its musical focus. A featurette highlighting a new song titled “Along the Way,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was released on June 15, 2026 [3].

While the latest clip focuses on the classic “How Far I’ll Go,” the inclusion of new material suggests the film will expand upon the original narrative. The final trailer for the movie emphasized the scale of the journey, with narration stating, "This mission has no chance! We gotta go through a whole ocean of bad..." [2].

The production marks a continued effort by Disney to convert its most successful animated properties into live-action experiences. By casting Laga'aia and retaining Johnson, the studio is leveraging both new talent and established star power to ensure the film's global appeal [1], [2].

“The film is scheduled to open in theaters on July 10, 2026”

The transition of Moana to live-action represents Disney's broader strategy of franchise extension. By blending original hit songs with new compositions from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the studio is attempting to maintain the emotional core of the 2016 film while providing enough new content to justify a theatrical remake. The timing of the release suggests a high-stakes bet on the summer movie-going audience.