Catherine Laga’aia portrays the titular Disney character in the 2026 live-action version of ‘Moana.’ Learn about the teenager’s family and other acting roles.

Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Moana has sparked major backlash online after fans accused the studio of making “racist” changes to the heroine’s appearance. On Monday7, Disney released a 59-second teaser on its YouTube channel,

The teaser for the movie has just been released, and it has once again created this moment of uncertainty. Moana is one of those few modern Disney animations that has won the heart of both adults and children alike. Unfortunately, the live action already has one glaring problem.