Buck Woodall’s five-year battle with Disney over who really created Moana looks to have come to an end, with a Los Angeles jury on Monday finding for the House of Mouse in the animated franchise ...

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A jury on Monday sided with Disney in a copyright trial involving “Moana,” clearing the company of an infringement suit brought by a screenwriter. The plaintiff, Buck Woodall, filed suit in 2020, ...

Disney’s first trailer for its live-action remake of Moana proved to be controversial. A brief look at Moana debuted on November 17, 2025, and focused almost exclusively on newcomer Catherine Laga'aia ...

Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Moana’ released a first-look trailer, and fans were confused about why the film is being released in the first place. The first trailer for Disney’s latest live-action ...