Pre-launch › Localisation · 25 Jun 2026 · T−15
Sydney presentation opens with Opetaia Foa'i and Te Vaka
Johnson, Laga'aia and Kail held a presentation at ICC Sydney that began with a live set by songwriter Opetaia Foa'i and his band Te Vaka, then did a photo call at the Bondi Icebergs pool.
ConfirmedAUDwayne Johnson · Catherine Laga'aia · Thomas Kail · Opetaia Foa'i · Te Vaka
Why it matters
Australia was Laga'aia's home market and later the film's biggest opening outside the US by Deadline's count.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 25 Jun 2026 · T−15
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Localisation
- Category
- Fan event
- Markets
- Australia
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia, Thomas Kail, Opetaia Foa'i, Te Vaka
- Channels
- Live event, Press
Sources 2
- Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia and More Continue Global Celebration of Disney's "Moana" in Australia and ChinaDisney UK Press · 26 Jun 2026 · press.disney.co.uk · PrimaryVerifies: Shanghai Bund photo call and Shanghai Disney Resort fan event on 23 June; ICC Sydney presentation with Te Vaka on 25 June; Bondi Icebergs photo call; UK tour 29–30 June
- Global Box Office: 'Moana' At $95M Worldwide; 'Kung Fu Soccer' SurprisesDeadline · 13 Jul 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Territory openings; No. 1 in Australia, France, Korea, UK and others
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