If you loved
Moana
John Musker · Film · 2016
If you loved Moana, you likely crave stories where spirited young protagonists defy expectations to embark on transformative, world-altering journeys.
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Adaptation
Moana
Thomas Kail · Film · 2026
Books on the same thread
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Just as Moana must navigate her own path to save her people, Anna’s journey in this tale highlights the same themes of sisterhood and courage against an icy backdrop.
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine · Book · 2012
Ella shares the same independent spirit that defined Moana, as she fights against the constraints of her fate to reclaim her own agency and identity through a personal quest.
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Astrid Lindgren · Book · 1981
Fans of Moana will appreciate how Ronia’s coming-of-age adventure mirrors the deep connection to nature and the challenging path toward self-discovery found in the journey across the ocean.
Goosebumps
R. L. Stine · Book · 1992
While the tone is darker, the shared setting of a tiny island and the allure of underwater exploration provide a familiar backdrop for those who enjoyed the tropical discovery of Moana.
Series on the same thread
Maya and the Three
Jorge R. Gutierrez · Series · 2021
Like Moana, this story centers on a young princess who must embrace her heritage and complete a grand, mythological mission to protect her home from a powerful, ancient threat.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
The perilous journey Tanjiro undertakes to save his sister reflects the same dedication to family and overcoming insurmountable obstacles that drove Moana to set sail across the sea.
The Apothecary Diaries
Series · 2023
Maomao’s refusal to accept a compliant life in the palace echoes the way Moana rejects traditional expectations to seek out her true purpose and help those in need.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If you were drawn to the sense of purpose behind Moana’s quest, you will find the same commitment to uncovering buried truths in this investigation of historical mysteries.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
The drive to seek justice and uncover the truth behind a complex narrative mirrors the determination Moana shows when she sets off to restore the heart of Te Fiti.