Dwayne Johnson makes debut as Maui in ‘Moana’ trailer

March 23 (UPI) — Dwayne Johnson makes his debut as Maui in the trailer for Moana.

The preview, which dropped Monday, shows Johnson with long hair and tattoos.

Maui is the “demigod of the wind and sea” who helps Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) save her people.

“I’m not a princess. I’m the daughter of the chief, leader of my people,” Moana declares as the teaser continues.

The film is described as a “live action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure,” which arrived in 2016 and featured Johnson as the voice of Maui.

“This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace, mana and warrior strength,” said Johnson in 2023. “I wear our culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me.”

Walt Disney also released a movie poster that features Moana and Maui standing on a rock surrounded by the ocean.

The ocean is calling. Join Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua on an unforgettable adventure.

Disney’s #Moana only in theaters July 10! pic.twitter.com/vJJB7FZ7lt— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) March 23, 2026

“The ocean is calling,” a caption reads. “Join Moana, Maui, Heihei and Pua on an unforgettable adventure.”

Thomas Kail directs, while Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda produce the remake.

Moana arrives in theaters July 10.