The pe‘a stood out immediately to Su‘a Sulu‘ape Pili Mo‘o, a fellow tattooist based on Maui. “I was very happy to see that Disney got that right by giving Moana’s father this tattoo ...

Moana was a hit movie for Disney and introduced the equally impressive Maui and a backstory that was made even more tragic ...

"So, does this mean?..." Moana asks, seemingly inquiring as to whether she is now a demi-god like Maui. He replies, "That my tattoos are cooler than yours? Yes." Reflecting on the moment with ...

While Disney’s Moana 2 imagines the sunken island of ... the studio made conscious choices about which elements to adapt. While Maui’s tattoos in the films serve as animated storytelling ...

Moana Live-Action Remake starring Dwayne Johnson set for release on July 10, 2026. Johnson in full Maui costume with tattoos, wig, and iconic fishhook in behind-the-scenes photos. Johnson co ...

just like Maui’s hook. And she even gets some killer tattoos, which depict Motufetū. The island, now on top of the water, starts attracting voyagers and wayfarers from different islands; Moana ...

Like Maui's hook, it now has special powers. Once she touches it, the oar glows, and a tattoo appears on Moana's arm, chronicling her saving Motufetu. It's not clear yet if Moana will have shape ...

The act of resurrection revives Moana and transforms her into a demigod like Maui. She gains golden tattoos symbolizing her heroic deeds and enhanced abilities tied to her iconic oar, which ...