Movies like Moana (2026)

10 films to watch after Moana, ranked by how well they match its tone — not just its genre.

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

1

The Sea Beast (2022)

Fit 63%

Shares Adventure, Family and Fantasy with Moana.

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.
2

Aladdin (2019)

Fit 60%

Shares Adventure, Fantasy and Family with Moana.

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
3

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

Fit 58%

Shares Family, Fantasy and Comedy with Moana.

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.
4

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)

Fit 53%

Shares Adventure, Family and Comedy with Moana.

The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten scientist to a diabolical queen.
5

Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)

Fit 51%

Shares Comedy, Family and Adventure with Moana.

Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
6

Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

Fit 47%

Shares Family, Fantasy and Adventure with Moana.

Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling adventure that will change her life forever.
7

The Lion King (2019)

Fit 46%

Shares Adventure and Family with Moana.

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
8

Moana (2016)

Fit 45%

Shares Adventure, Comedy and Family with Moana.

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
9

The Legend of Ochi (2025)

Fit 45%

Shares Family, Fantasy and Adventure with Moana.

In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.
10

Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Fit 45%

Shares Family and Comedy with Moana.

The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.