“Moana 3” Is in the Works at Disney, Dwayne Johnson Says
Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that a third installment of the 'Moana' franchise is currently in development at Disney. While writers have been selected, the studio is prioritizing the upcoming live-action adaptation of the original film.
Why it matters
The announcement underscores Disney's strategy of leveraging successful intellectual property through both sequels and live-action remakes to maintain box office dominance.
View comments Dwayne Johnson; 'Moana'. Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage; Disney Raven Brunner Thu, July 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM UTC 2 min read View comments Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEED TO KNOW Dwayne Johnson said Moana 3 is in the works during a press conference for the live-action adaptation
The article is a straightforward entertainment industry update based on public statements.
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