Celebrates ocean navigation, heritage, self-discovery, and cultural identity. The Title Difference
, widely known internationally as Moana , is a critically acclaimed animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Core Overview Release Date: The film premiered in late 2016. Vaiana (2016)
Vaiana (or Moana), the strong-willed daughter of a Polynesian village chief, who is chosen by the ocean to fulfill a destiny. Vaiana (or Moana), the strong-willed daughter of a
To save her island from a life-threatening blight, Vaiana sets sail across the Pacific to find the legendary demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) and restore a mystical relic to the goddess Te Fiti. In Italy, it was released under the title Oceania
The film is titled in many European countries, including Germany, France, and Spain, primarily due to trademark conflicts regarding the name "Moana". In Italy, it was released under the title Oceania . Accolades & Cultural Impact