March 24, 2026 - Disney Announces the Live‑Action Moana — With Dwayne Johnson Returning as Maui!

SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 60: “Disney Announces the Live‑Action Moana — With Dwayne Johnson Returning as Maui!”Release Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan breaks down Disney’s big announcement: the first official trailer for the live‑action Moana has been released. The film stars Catherine Laga‘aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as the beloved demigod Maui. The movie will bring the world of Motunui to life using real actors, real locations, and CGI magic.Aidan explains who’s making the film, what fans saw in the trailer, and why this remake is such a major moment for Disney and Polynesian storytelling.---What Kids Will Learn- What the live‑action Moana is about - Who is starring in the movie - How live‑action remakes work - Why Dwayne Johnson is returning as Maui - The basics of Moana 101 ---Episode Summary for Young Listeners- Disney released the first trailer for the live‑action Moana - Catherine Laga‘aia stars as Moana - Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui - Directed by Thomas Kail - The movie arrives in theaters July 10, 2026 - It mixes real actors with CGI to bring the ocean adventure to life