In a recent interview promoting the film, shared by Almanaque Disney on X, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that conversations about “Moana 3” have already begun while also revealing who is expected to lead the screenplay for the next installment.
Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Moana 3’ Is Already on Disney’s Radar
With the live-action “Moana” set to premiere on July 10, Johnson offered fans an unexpected glimpse at what could come next. Asked whether a third film is in the works, the actor did not leave much room for speculation. “The answer is yes. We have talked about Moana 3. But first, the live-action Moana,” he said, making it clear that Disney’s immediate focus remains on introducing a new version of the story to audiences.
Johnson also confirmed that the creative partnership behind the upcoming remake is expected to continue into the series’ next chapter. “We have the amazing Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller. They will pen Moana 3,” he revealed.
That announcement carries extra weight given the duo’s history with the franchise. Bush, now Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, wrote the original “Moana”, co-wrote “Moana 2,” and previously worked on acclaimed Disney hits including “Zootopia” and “Encanto.” Ledoux Miller, a Samoan-American filmmaker, made her feature directorial debut with “Moana 2” after building a television career on projects such as “Thai Cave Rescue.” Together, they have become two of the key creative voices shaping the series.
Before any sequel moves forward, however, Disney is preparing to launch the franchise’s first live-action feature. Directed by Thomas Kail, the adaptation stars newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, while Johnson reprises his role as the shapeshifting demigod Maui. The film revisits the 2016 animated adventure as Moana leaves her island home and sets sail alongside Maui on a journey to restore balance to her people.