Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana

[mitchern]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:00pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-the-First-Teaser-Trailer-for-Disneys-Live-Action-MOANA-20251117

she sounds great!

[Kad]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:03pm

She sounds great, unfortunately the movie looks as unnecessary as it is ugly. 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:12pm

I’m not convinced. I’m most likely going to avoid out of caution of franchise fatigue.

[James885]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:23pm

She sounds great, but can’t believe they’re remaking this when it’s barely been ten years. You would think they would’ve learned after Snow White.

At this rate in a few years they will have mined all their IP. They might actually be forced to make something new. 

Updated On: 11/17/25 at 02:23 PM

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:37pm

^ I had hoped Snow White would turn out a little better. I didn’t think the creative choices would get that far out of hand.

[John Adams]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:44pm

BwayLB said: "I’m not convinced. I’m most likely going to avoid out of caution of franchise fatigue."

Me, too.

At first, I thought the opening music/vocals in the teaser were, "How Far I'll Go", but it's not. It's actually Moana's verse from, "I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)" It's a more introspective and reflective song than the follow up cut from "How Far I'll Go".

For me, I believe that lyric, "it calls me" is an important opportunity (albeit a very tiny one) for an actress to show their skills. It's only 3 words, but what do they mean in regards to Moana's connection with her island and the sea? How can an actress convey that depth of connection with only 3 words?

She's a lovely singer, but I feel like she fell short on that opportunity.

[malcs98]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:48pm

I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:54pm

all i hear is the cash grabbing trying to happen

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:58pm

malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"

That's kind of a Neg for him tbh. His first big Hollywood Gig is a hired Gun for a Live Action Disney Remake that asks absolutely nothing of him. These movies are fruitful stomping grounds for an AI director. 

This looks like a completely uninspired film. 

[John Adams]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 3:03pm

malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"

Without seeing the movie, or how it's been directed, that "big point" is kinda moot, right now.

Updated On: 11/17/25 at 03:03 PM

[trentsketch]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 5:13pm

Oh, that opening little introspective bit is lovely. She has acting chops. 

I hope this is good. It's going to make big bucks at the box office no matter what, so I can only hope it's not another slop fest like the Lilo & Stitch remake. 

[SingingEachtoEach]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 9:50pm

They over processed her voice.  Hopefully that's just for the trailer.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 11/17/25 at 9:56pm

TheatreFan4 said: "malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"

That's kind of a Neg for him tbh. His first big Hollywood Gig is a hired Gun for a Live Action Disney Remake that asks absolutely nothing of him. These movies are fruitful stomping grounds for an AI director.

This looks like a completely uninspired film."

I guess he didn't talk to Barry Jenkins before agreeing to be a Disney hired gun. A shame.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 9:57am

I think at this point with Disney live actions, I couldn’t care less. Easy pass for me. 

[tacotheatrelover]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 11:50am

Anywhosie, are any of y'all seeing the long live the black parade tour sometime next year?