Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thomas Kail & Tiana Nonosina Liufau Talk Culture, Legacy & Disney's Live-Action Moana

Hollywood First Look is with director Thomas Kail and choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau about Moana, a live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film.

In this exclusive interview, they share (and more):
Ensuring the cultural moments of the film were done correctly
Tiana, what would Grandma think of the film
What they hope Polynesians and local people get out of watching this film
What do they hope the next generation takes away from the movie

Featured in this video:
Thomas Kail
Tiana Nonosina Liufau

Moana is in theaters July 10, 2026.

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