Moana 2 Images have been released by Disney, the sequel to the popular 2016 animated movie starring Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson.
In the photo, Moana, the main character, looks older and ready for more adventures. It also shows Moana sailing with a determined expression. She’s holding an oar with Maui’s fish hook and a heart carved on it.
The first Moana movie came out in 2016 and was a big hit for Disney. But in February 2024, there was a surprise when they announced a sequel.
Originally, they were planning to make it into a TV show. But, Bob Iger, the CEO, thought it was so good that they decided to put it in theaters instead.
Meanwhile, the official description of Walt Disney Animation Studios reads” After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.”
The movie directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and featuring music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina will be hitting the theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
How’s the Making of Moana 2 Going?
Disney said in April 2023 that they’re working on it, and Dwayne Johnson will be back as Maui. Auli’i Cravalho, who played Moana in the animated movie, is now an executive producer for the remake.
She won’t play Moana again because she’s older now. However, she’s excited to help find the next actress for the role. They haven’t announced the cast, but Dwayne Johnson said they’ve found their Moana. They just haven’t said who it is.
Could Moana 2 Be the Way Out Of Disney’s Financial Struggle?
Disney animated movies used to always do well, but, both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar have had a hard time.
The pandemic is partly to blame because Disney released movies like Soul and Turning Red on Disney+ instead of in theaters. Even after the pandemic, Disney’s newest animated movie, Wish, didn’t do well at the box office and critics didn’t like it much either.
Considering this, it’s expected that Disney would go back to old favorites to regain audience confidence.
It hopes fans of the first movie will support the sequel. This is probably why they changed Moana 2 from a TV show to a movie.
Moana 2 is a follow-up to the original animated film, and Disney will be watching how people react to the movie closely, as it could influence how they release animated movies in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t know when the trailer will come out, but fans can probably expect it to be online before Inside Out 2 premieres in June 2024.
In Moana 2, Moana and Maui have a daughter and they all sail the seas together with Hei Hei and Pua!
