Hawaiian Airlines has revealed the first of three commemorative aircraft liveries celebrating Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana, ahead of the film’s July 10, 2026 theatrical release.
The first design, unveiled on June 11, 2026, has been painted on an Airbus A321neo (registration N227HA), which operates routes connecting Hawaii to the US West Coast and the Cook Islands. Two more designs will follow in July 2026: one on an Airbus A330 that acts as Hawaiian’s flagship transpacific aircraft, and another on a Boeing 717 that flies between the Hawaiian Islands.
Characters from reef to wingtip to overhead bin
All three liveries carry the message ‘Voyage beyond the reef’ and feature characters from the live-action film.
The shape-shifting demigod Maui appears as a hawk wielding his signature fishhook, while the coconut-armored Kakamora are depicted catching rides in the sea breeze.
On the wingtips, Moana’s animal companions, Heihei the chicken and Pua the pot-bellied pig, guide the crew on their journey. Inside the cabin, Moana’s island friends also appear emblazoned on the overhead luggage bins.
A connection rooted in voyaging
For Hawaiian Airlines, which has served Hawaii for more than 96 years, the Moana partnership connects to something deeper than a movie tie-in. The airline has long honored the legacy of early Polynesian voyagers and celestial navigation, naming each of its aircraft after native birds, stars, plants and forests.
Alisa Onishi, Managing Director of Hawaii Marketing at Hawaiian Airlines, said the liveries reflect that heritage. “Voyaging is at the heart of who we are as the airline of Hawaii, a place grounded in a legacy that began with navigators who crossed the Pacific using traditional wayfinding techniques,” she said. “We’re proud to continue carrying that spirit forward and bring Moana’s journey to life once again as we connect our island home to the world.”
The three new aircraft join earlier liveries that celebrated the animated predecessors, Moana and Moana 2. The live-action film stars Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina. It is directed by Thomas Kail, the Emmy and Tony Award winner behind Hamilton.