Collider has published a listicle by writer Robert Lee III, updated on 7 July 2026, recommending 15 animated films for fans of Disney's Moana. The piece is framed around the enduring popularity of Moana, which the author notes remains a consistent hit some eight years after release and is now the subject of a Disney live-action remake, giving viewers alternatives once they tire of rewatching it.

The excerpt details the first four entries, counting down from number 15. These are Encanto (2021) and Vivo (2021), both linked to Moana through Lin-Manuel Miranda's songwriting; Studio Ghibli's Ponyo (2008), praised for its water animation; and Pixar's Luca (2021), highlighted for its aquatic, coming-of-age themes. Each pick is tied to Moana through shared elements such as music, ocean imagery, adventure and self-discovery.