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HOW OLD IS MOANA REALLY? THE SURPRISE SHOCKED THE NETWORKS When Disney’s Moana was released in 2016, fans eagerly embraced the vibrant Polynesian princess with her bold spirit and stunning ocean journey. But behind the films’ dazzling animation was a carefully crafted mystery—right in the plot itself: how old is Moana? NewsStop reveals the surprising truth that has left audiences talking and networks scrambling—the real Moana is significantly older than the 16-year-old depicted in the movie. ### The Official Age: 16 in Film, But Real Age Revealed On the surface, Moana is portrayed as a pre-teen girl around 16 years old, guiding Te Fiti’s heart and leading her voyage across the Pacific. However, inside Disney’s production notes and interviews with key creators, Moana’s age is carefully calibrated to reflect her role as a universal symbol of courage and connection to nature—not a strict historical figure.