In 2026, Disney’s animated film Moana marks its 10th anniversary since its release in 2016. Centered on the Polynesian girl Moana, the movie breaks the stereotypical "damsel-in-distress" princess trope and crafts a brand-new female image who sails forth actively and achieves self-awakening. Not only does the film faithfully reproduce the construction of outrigger canoes in the South Pacific, ancestral navigation legends and tattoo symbol systems, but it also conveys the profound theme of "listening to your inner voice and defining your own identity" through original soundtracks and traditional storytelling, continuing to inspire teenagers around the world to follow their hearts.

Over the past decade, the film has sustained global audience attention toward South Pacific cultures and established itself as a milestone in Disney’s expression of cultural diversity. Nowadays, it has been incorporated into courses on marine ecology and cultural diversity in schools across multiple countries, transcending the realm of entertainment to become a silent vehicle for cultural identity and environmental awareness.