Moana (2026) Live‑Action Finally Hits Digital – When Will It Land on Disney+?

If you’ve been waiting for the waves to crash on your living‑room TV, the news is finally in: the live‑action version of Moana is hitting digital shelves tomorrow. You can snag a copy on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and a handful of other platforms. The price will differ a bit—Prime Video lists it at $29.99 to own, $24.99 to rent—but that’s the ballpark.

Directed by theatre veteran Thomas Kail, who’s teamed up with Lin‑Manuel Miranda on stage projects, the film was penned by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller. It marks the feature‑film debut of Australian actress Catherine Laga’aia in the title role, while Auliʻi Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, serves as an executive producer. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is back as Maui, the boastful demi‑god, and the supporting cast includes Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and the voice of Jemaine Clement.

Critics have been lukewarm, calling the movie a “bland, generic beat‑for‑beat remake,” but the soundtrack still carries that familiar Disney magic. If you’re willing to shell out roughly $30 for a home viewing, the timing is right: the digital launch drops on Tuesday, September 8 at 12 a.m. ET (9 p.m. PT on September 7).

Physical copies aren’t far behind. Both DVD and 4K Blu‑ray arrive on October 6, 2026, with a limited‑edition 4K UHD SteelBook for collectors. Expect bonus goodies like a sing‑along version and behind‑the‑scenes featurettes, though the exact digital extras may vary by retailer.

As for streaming, Disney hasn’t posted an official date yet. However, looking at how Disney has handled recent releases—Toy Story 5, for example, premiered on premium VOD about two months after its theatrical run and entered Disney+ roughly three months later—we can make an educated guess. The live‑action Moana is likely to debut on Disney+ in mid‑October 2026.

Disney+ offers several subscription tiers: the ad‑supported plan is $11.99 per month, while the ad‑free option runs $18.99 per month (or $189.99 annually). Bundles that pair Disney+ with Hulu, ESPN+, and HBO Max are also available, starting at $11.99 for Disney+ + Hulu with ads and climbing to $32.99 for the full, ad‑free package.

So, if you can’t wait to set sail at home, grab a digital or physical copy now. If you prefer to stream, keep an eye on Disney+ around mid‑October—your next oceanic adventure may be just a click away.