One of the best projects by Disney in recent years, 2016’sMoanawas widely praised as a breathtaking animated adventure.
Thankfully, as if they were wishing upon a star, their wish has come true.
For example, we probably won’t see the already-announcedFrozen 3orToy Story 5for at least another year.
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9Does ‘Moana 2’ Have a Release Date?
WhileWickedis shattering recordsfor movie musicals,Gladiator IIis still doing moderate numbers at the box office.
8Where Can You Watch ‘Moana 2’?
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7Does ‘Moana 2’ Have a Trailer?
Disney also released an early still from the film.
feels like Moana is exactly where we left her, with her still exploring the world’s oceans.
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The first film functioned asthe breakout debut ofAuli’i Cravalhoas the seafaring explorer Moana.
Cravalho recently starred in the musical remake ofMean Girls.
“When I was cast as Moana at 14, it wonderfully changed my life and started my career.
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In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role.
I believe it is absolutely vital the casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.
And I look forward to all the beautiful Pacific representations to come.
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Excited for you and your families around the world to join us on this journey.”
The rest ofMoana 2’s cast is bound to include both returning voices and all-new ones.
Also returning are Moana’s animal companions, Pua and Heihei, withFireflystarAlan Tudykreturning to voice the latter.
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5What Is ‘Moana 2’ About?
Bob Iger also later confirmed suspicions that the previously announcedMoanashow really had been turned intoMoana 2.
Gerrick Jr. is also joined by co-directorsJason HandandDana Ledoux Miller.
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The executive producer is former Walt Disney Animation Studios CCOJennifer Lee.
Instead, the film has amassed a quartet of Grammy-nominated artists to bring the musical world ofMoana 2to life.
This list includesAbigail Barlow,Emily Bear,Opetaia Foa’i, and originalMoanacomposerMark Mancina.
Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
3What Is the ‘Moana’ Story So Far?
Moana eventually finds Maui but sees that he is not the infallible demigod that he is supposed to be.
He comes across as vain, selfish, and deathly afraid of what the Heart of Te Fiti attracts.
2Will We Get a ‘Moana 3’?
Some of us here at Collider have had the chance to seeMoana 2a few days early.
1Is the Original ‘Moana’ Streaming Online?
Want to fully catch up on the story of Maui and Moana before the sequel?
Thankfully, the originalMoanais currently available to stream online.
As you might expect, the only place to stream the beloved modern classic is on Disney+.
DespiteMoana 2’s development, the live-action remake is also reportedly still on the way for a theatrical release.
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Moana 2premieres exclusively in theaters on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
