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

[mitchern]

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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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#2

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

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

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[BwayLB]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#3

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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#4

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. 

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

[BwayLB]

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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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#6

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]

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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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#8

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

all i hear is the cash grabbing trying to happen

[TheatreFan4]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#9

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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#10

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]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#11

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]

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

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

[everythingtaboo]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#13

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.

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[rosscoe(au)]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#14

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. 

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[tacotheatrelover]

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana#15

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

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