Johnson calls 'Moana' dance choreography harder than action scenes
Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui in Disney's live-action Moana, hitting theaters July 10, 2026.
While he originally voiced the demigod in the animated film, this time he says learning the dance choreography was a little bit more challenging than any action scene.
"The timing of dance choreography is a little bit more challenging because there's music involved," he shared, adding that nailing those moves and lyrics, especially for fan-favorite songs, came with extra pressure.
'Moana' keeps original songs and quest
The live-action movie follows Moana and Maui on their epic quest to save her people and restore Te Fiti's heart, just like the animated classic.
Expect original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina to return, with a fresh cinematic twist that aims to honor everything fans loved about the first film.