Moana Live Action (2026): The UK Toys and Collectables Guide

TL;DR: Moana live action at a glance

• The live action Moana sails into cinemas on 10 July 2026, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and newcomer Catherine Laga'aia playing Moana.
• Loungefly's official Moana Live Action Mini Backpack is in stock now at £79.99. We are holding over 60 of them, and we do not expect that to last until July.
• Budget picks start at £5.99 for the Moana & Maui Ocean Adventures two-pack.
• The Disney Princess Core Large 38cm Moana doll at £19.99 is the safest gift buy of the lot.
• Everything in this guide is officially licensed, UK stocked and ready to ship.

The ocean is calling again

Ten years after the animated original, Moana is back. The live action Moana arrives in cinemas on 10 July 2026, with Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui and Sydney actress Catherine Laga'aia making her feature film debut in the title role. Hamilton's Thomas Kail directs, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is back on board as a producer.

We have been here before. When a Disney live action remake lands, the merchandise moves fast. So we have pulled together the best Moana toys and collectables we currently have in stock, with real prices, so you can sort your shelf (or your kid's birthday) before release week chaos kicks in.

What we actually know about the live action Moana

The film was originally pencilled in for June 2025, then pushed back a full year once Moana 2 was announced for cinemas in November 2024. Sensible call. Two Moana films in seven months would have been a lot, even for Disney.

The first trailer dropped in March 2026, and the final trailer followed in early June. Both confirmed what most fans hoped: this is a faithful retelling of the 2016 story, shot in Hawaii and Atlanta, with Johnson clearly enjoying himself as Maui. Jared Bush, who wrote the original, co-wrote the screenplay. For collectors, the bigger story is the licensing wave that follows every Disney remake. The first official live action lines are already trickling through, and Loungefly got there first.

The best Moana toys and collectables in stock right now

For collectors: Loungefly and Funko

The Loungefly Disney Moana Live Action Mini Backpack (£79.99) is the headline item here. It is part of the first official live action merchandise wave, and based on how Loungefly's film tie-ins have behaved on our site before, it will be the first thing to vanish. We stocked deep on this one, over 60 units, because we got caught short on a Loungefly drop once and we are not doing that again.

Prefer the animated styling? The Loungefly Moana CosPlay Mini Backpack (£74.99) takes its design from the original film. We are down to single figures on that one.

On the Funko side, the Pop! Disney Ultimate Princess Moana (£13.99) is the easy entry point. It is the standard Moana vinyl from the Ultimate Princess line, and it sits nicely next to any of the live action pieces coming later this year.

For kids and big kids: dolls and playsets

Honest take: the doll aisle is where Moana merch is strongest right now. The Disney Princess Core Large 38cm Moana doll (£19.99) is the one we would hand to a gift buyer who wants a guaranteed win. Big, sturdy, screen-accurate outfit. We are holding more than 150 of them, which tells you how confident we are about July.

For something with a bit more going on, the Mattel Disney Princess Moana Singing Doll (£16.99) and the Jakks Moana 2 14" Singing Doll (£32.50) both perform How Far I'll Go on demand. Parents, you have been warned. The Disney Moana 2 Singing Adventure Moana Doll (£27.99) splits the difference.

Playset-wise, the Disney Moana 2 Adventure Canoe and the Disney Moana Floating Ocean Voyager Canoe Playset are both £39.99, and the second one actually floats. Bath time sorted. The cheapest way in is the Moana & Maui Ocean Adventures two-pack at £5.99, and the Disney Moana 2 Wayfinder Wonders Blind Doll Set (£7.99) is the sleeper pick. Blind-box dolls at that price are an easy stocking filler, and collectors quietly buy them too.

Plush, puzzles and dress-up

Hei Hei steals every scene he is in, and the plush options do him justice. The Moana Hei Hei Feature Plush (£24.99) and the Disney Moana Hei Hei Electronic Plush (£19.25) both make noise. Pick your tolerance level.

For quieter evenings, the Disney Collector's Edition Moana 1000-piece puzzle (£15.99) is genuinely lovely artwork. And if you have a young fan who wants to be Moana for the premiere, the Disguise Disney Moana Costume in age 7-8 is £19.99.

Moana collectables by budget

Three mistakes Moana buyers should avoid

First, do not wait until release week. We watched Stitch merchandise sell through everywhere, our shelves included, within weeks of the 2025 live action Lilo & Stitch. Remake hype compresses months of demand into days.

Second, watch out for unlicensed knock-offs, especially on marketplaces. Official Disney product carries proper licensing marks and branded packaging from names like Mattel, Jakks and Loungefly. Every item we stock comes from authorised UK distributors.

Third, do not ignore the Moana 2 lines. Same characters, same canoe, same chicken. When live action demand spikes, the 2024 film's toys get swept up in it, and several of those lines are no longer in production.

FAQ

Q: When is the live action Moana released in the UK?
10 July 2026 in cinemas. The date was moved back a year from June 2025 after Disney slotted Moana 2 into cinemas first.

Q: Is Dwayne Johnson in the live action Moana?
Yes. Johnson returns as Maui, reprising the role he voiced in the 2016 animation and in Moana 2. He also produces the film.

Q: Who plays Moana in the live action film?
Catherine Laga'aia, an Australian actress from Sydney with Samoan heritage. This is her feature film debut.

Q: Is there official live action Moana merchandise yet?
The first wave is arriving now. Loungefly's Live Action Mini Backpack is already in stock with us, and more lines are expected as the release date gets closer.

Q: Are the Moana toys at Infinity Collectables official?
Yes. Everything in our Moana range is officially licensed Disney product sourced from authorised UK suppliers. No fakes, no grey imports.

Get sorted before the tide comes in

Moana is one of Disney's most loved modern films, and the live action remake will put it back at the centre of the summer. The smart move is to grab what you want now, while everything in this guide is sitting in our warehouse. Shop the full Moana collection and have it on your shelf before the trailer hits your group chat for the tenth time.