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Disney debuts new 'Moana' featurette breaking down Lin-Manuel Miranda's new song 'Along The Way'
By OTRC at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Go behind the scenes of the new live-action "Moana" song! Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda bring Catherine Laga'aia, Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson into the studio to create "Along The Way." "Moana" premieres in theaters July 10.
Key takeaway " "Moana" premieres in theaters July 10.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The debut of the new "Moana" featurette and song "Along The Way" is likely to generate buzz among Los Angeles residents, many of whom have a strong affinity for the film industry and its local talent. With the city being home to numerous studios and production companies, it's possible that some Angelenos were involved in the creation of the live-action film or know someone who was. The fact that Lin-Manuel Miranda, a renowned composer and songwriter, is behind the new song will also likely resonate with the local community, given the city's thriving arts and culture scene. As the premiere date of July 10 approaches, local theaters will likely be filled with fans eager to experience the new film, providing a boost to the local economy. The film's success will also be closely watched by the local film industry, which is always looking for signs of what resonates with audiences.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
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What is this story about? Go behind the scenes of the new live-action "Moana" song! Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda bring Catherine Laga'aia, Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson into the studio to create "Along The Way." "Moana" premieres in theaters July 10.
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