Moana, the adventurous and spirited daughter of the chief of Motunui, won the hearts of millions of fans when she set sail across the ocean to restore the heart of Te Fiti in the 2016 Disney animated film. Now, she is ready to embark on a new journey in the sequel, Moana 2, which is slated to hit the theaters in November 2024. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming film.
Release Date
Moana 2 will be released on November 27, 2024, the day before Thanksgiving, as announced by Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. The film was originally planned as a TV series, but the demand for more Moana led to the development of a feature-length sequel.
Plot
Not much has been revealed about the plot of Moana 2, but according to Iger, the film will take audiences on an “expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers”. Moana will receive an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, who will instruct her to journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.
Cast and Crew
Auli’i Cravalho will reprise her role as Moana and serve as an executive producer for the sequel. Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui in the first film, has not been confirmed to return, but fans are hoping to see him again. The film will be directed by Dave Derrick Jr., who worked as a storyboard artist on the original film.
The music for Moana 2 will be composed by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the songs for the first film, will not be involved in the sequel, as reported by Variety. However, fans can expect to hear some new catchy tunes and inspiring lyrics from the talented team of musicians.
Teaser Trailer
A teaser trailer for Moana 2 was released on February 8, 2024, along with the announcement of the release date. The trailer shows Moana sailing on a boat with Maui and a group of new characters, including a turtle, a bird, and a monkey. The trailer also features a glimpse of the mysterious waters that Moana will explore, as well as a voice-over from her grandmother, who says, “The ocean is calling you, Moana. Are you ready?”.
Some new characters
Some of the new characters in Moana 2 are a turtle, a bird, and a monkey, who will join Moana and Maui on their voyage across the ocean. They are part of a “brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers” who will help Moana explore the mysterious waters of Oceania.
Their names and voice actors have not been revealed yet, but they are expected to add more humor and adventure to the film. Moana 2 was in development since 2020 as a TV series, but was reworked into a theatrical sequel by February 2024. The film is expected to be released on November 27, 2024. Therefore, it took about four years to make Moana 2.
Conclusion
Moana 2 is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, as it promises to deliver more of the magic, adventure, and culture that made the first film a global hit. Fans are eager to see Moana’s new journey, as well as the new characters and songs that will accompany her.
Moana 2 will be a celebration of the spirit of exploration, the power of friendship, and the beauty of Oceania. Moana will receive an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, who will instruct her to journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.