Moana Trivia: 30 Questions and Answers

Moana turned a wayfinding voyage across the Pacific into one of Disney's most beloved modern stories, and with the live-action remake sailing into theaters on July 10, 2026 the questions are flowing again. QuizVault is a free personality-test and trivia site you can play with no signup, giving a shareable result in minutes plus a daily quiz, so we gathered 30 Moana trivia questions and answers covering both animated films, the mythology, and the new live-action cast. Curious which princess you match? Take the Which Disney Princess Are You? quiz, then test yourself below.

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There are two animated Moana films, Moana (2016) and Moana 2 (2024), with a live-action remake due July 10, 2026. Auli'i Cravalho voices Moana in the animated films and Dwayne Johnson voices Maui, while Catherine Laga'aia plays Moana in the live-action version. The first film's songs were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Moana 2 crossed one billion dollars at the global box office.

Moana trivia: the 2016 original film

Who directed the original Moana in 2016? Ron Clements and John Musker, the veteran duo behind The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.

Who voices Moana in the animated film? Auli'i Cravalho, a Hawaii native making her feature film debut.

How old was Cravalho when she was cast? She was 14, and she was the very last actress to audition on the last day of casting.

Who voices the demigod Maui? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Who wrote the film's songs? Lin-Manuel Miranda, alongside Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina.

What is Moana's signature song? "How Far I'll Go."

Which pop singer recorded the radio version of "How Far I'll Go"? Canadian artist Alessia Cara.

What Pacific region is the film set in? Ancient Polynesia, on the island of Motunui.

Maui, Te Fiti, and the mythology

What does the name Moana mean? "Ocean" or "sea" in many Polynesian languages.

What relic must Moana return? The heart of the island goddess Te Fiti, a small green stone.

What is the lava demon that guards the way to Te Fiti called? Te Ka.

What happens when Moana restores the heart? Te Ka transforms back into the goddess Te Fiti and restores Maui's fishhook.

What magical ability does Maui's fishhook give him? It lets him shapeshift into animals such as a giant hawk.

What realm of monsters does Maui take Moana to? Lalotai, the realm of monsters.

Characters and the crew

Who is the giant treasure-hoarding crab in Lalotai? Tamatoa, a gargantuan coconut crab voiced by Jemaine Clement.

What song does Tamatoa sing about his shell? "Shiny."

Who voices Moana's dim-witted pet rooster, Heihei? Alan Tudyk, the only main cast member who is not Polynesian.

What is the name of Moana's pet pig? Pua.

Who is Gramma Tala, and what animal does she reincarnate as? Moana's wise grandmother, who returns as a glowing stingray.

What are the tiny coconut-armored pirates called? The Kakamora.

Moana 2 and the ocean's return

What year did Moana 2 arrive in theaters? 2024, released over the US Thanksgiving weekend.

How was Moana 2 originally going to be released? It was first developed as a Disney+ series before being reworked into a theatrical film.

What lost island must Moana find in the sequel? Motufetu, an island that was sunk and cursed.

Who is the storm god villain of Moana 2? Nalo, who cursed the ocean to keep people apart.

Who is Matangi, the "bat lady" of the sequel? A wayfinder trapped by Nalo who secretly helps Moana on her journey.

What is the name of Moana's little sister introduced in the sequel? Simea.

The live-action remake and legacy

When does the live-action Moana reach theaters? July 10, 2026.

Who plays Moana in the live-action remake? Catherine Laga'aia, with Dwayne Johnson returning to play Maui.

Who directs the live-action film? Thomas Kail, best known for directing the stage and film versions of Hamilton.

What box office milestone did Moana 2 reach? It crossed one billion dollars worldwide, outgrossing the original and ranking among the biggest films of 2024.

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Frequently asked questions

Who voices Moana in the original movie?

Auli'i Cravalho voiced Moana in the 2016 animated film. A Hawaii native, she was 14 when she was cast in her feature debut, the last actress to audition on the last day of casting, and she turned 16 the day before the movie opened in theaters.

Who plays Moana in the live-action remake?

Catherine Laga'aia plays Moana in the live-action remake, which Disney releases in US theaters on July 10, 2026. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, and Hamilton stage-and-film director Thomas Kail directs, with filming done in Atlanta and Hawaii.

How many Moana movies are there?

There are two animated Moana films, Moana (2016) and Moana 2 (2024), plus a live-action remake arriving July 10, 2026. Moana 2 grossed over one billion dollars worldwide, outgrossing the original and becoming one of the biggest films of 2024.

What does the name Moana mean?

Moana means "ocean" or "sea" in many Polynesian languages, including Maori and Hawaiian. The name suits a story in which the ocean itself chooses Moana to return the stolen heart of the island goddess Te Fiti.

Who is the villain in Moana 2?

The villain of Moana 2 is Nalo, a storm god who sank the island of Motufetu and cursed the ocean to keep humanity divided and weak. Moana and Maui set out to find the lost island and break his curse, reconnecting the people of the ocean.