MOANA 2 Trailer 2 (2024)

MOANA 2 Trailer 2 (2024)

MOANA 2 Trailer 2 (2024)
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Moana voyages back to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.

Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Walt Disney Animated Studios’ Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.

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.

Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, Moana 2 features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Dwayne Johnson — the voice of Maui, the tattooed demigod with the big personality in Disney Animation‘s “Moana” films — took the stage to a standing ovation at Disney’s D23 to introduce “Moana and Maui’s most exciting adventure yet” and the new “Moana 2” trailer as part of the legendary animation studio’s lineup.

Set three years after the events in the 2016 Oscar-nominated original movie, “Moana 2” finds Moana and her crew in search of the lost island of Motufetu, which once connected the ocean, now hidden by a jealous God of Storms.

Johnson emphasized the idea of “believing that there is more, and having the guts to go for more … I know what it means for me, being a man of Polynesian culture, I’m half Black and half Samoan, and I know what this means for Auli’I (Cravalho, the voice of Moana) too.”

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The trailer sees Moana stepping into her big sister role, guiding her 3-year-old sister Simea. Earlier in the presentation, Cravalho said Simea is Moana’s “whole world.”

As leader of the land and sea, she searches nearby islands for evidence of other people and faces a new, unknown enemy shrouded in purple light and surrounded by bats in the trailer. “You will be destroyed, and your way finder too,” the villain tells Moana and Maui.

The Kakamora coconut tribe also makes an appearance in the trailer, shooting blow darts at Moana.

The “Moana 2” presentation began with Cravalho singing “We’re Back,” a new original song for “Moana 2,” which opens Nov. 27, while joined on stage by dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau, who contributed animation reference choreography to “Moana” and the new film. Grammy-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, as well as Pacific legend Opeatia Foa‘i and composer Mark Mancina, who both are returning, are the songwriting team on the film.

In this film, directors David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller (who also shares writing credit alongside Jared Bush) take the reins from “Moana” helmers John Musker and Ron Clements.

Rounding out the voice cast are Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as his Sina, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Hualālai Chung as Moni, and Alan Tudyk as Heihei.

“Moana” became a success for Disney, generating more than $680 million at the box office. The animated musical found renewed life on Disney+ with 1 billion hours streamed last year. The film also garnered two Oscar nominations for animated feature and original song for “How Far I’ll Go.”

“Moana 2” is separate from the studio’s live-action remake, which is currently in the works with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui.

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The first trailer for Disney's Moana 2 is out, sharing a glimpse of Moana and Maui's new thrilling adventures. The makers announced the sequel in February 2024 as a Disney+ series before being transformed into a feature movie. The titular character is set to move on a journey to distant lands and will face some new dangers in their animated adventure.
Dwayne Johnson revealed the trailer
Dwayne Johnson shared the first trailer on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account showing Moana’s new ventures into uncharted waters to reconnect her people with their ancestors. The trailer gives a preview of the glowing whale sharks, ancient whales and Maui's return. This season will offer a grand adventure for Moana who will be seen travelling with many people.
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated adventure film about a young woman named Moana who journeys into the sea to end her island's curse. The film will see the return of Dwayne Johnson as the eccentric and musical demigod, with Auli'i Cravalho expected to reprise her role.
Is there a trailer for Moana 2?
When was Moana 2 announced?
What is Moana 2 about?
Who is in the Moana 2 cast?
What is the Moana 2 release date?
Say aloha again to Moana, Maui and the island of Motunui because Moana 2 is coming!

That's right, one of our favourite Disney princesses will be making a surprise sail back to the cinema screen for a sequel to the 2016 animated musical. Plus, a separate live-action version is already in the works!

If, like us, you already can't wait to watch the animated sequel then from the cast to the release date and more, here is everything you need to know about Moana 2.

Is there a trailer for Moana 2?
Moana makes a splash in the first trailer for Moana 2, which dropped on 30 May and sees the Disney princess go on a brand new, oceanic adventure.

Watch the teaser trailer here:

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Plus, teaser trailer for the animated sequel dropped on 7th February, featuring Moana, Maui and more, and we already can't wait to watch the full thing.

Watch the teaser trailer here:

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When was Moana 2 announced?
On 7th February, Walt Disney Company Chief executive Bob Iger announced that Moana 2 is coming to screens this year. "Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise," he said in the announcement. "And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theatres this November." Neither can we!

What is Moana 2 about?
The official plot says, "Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.

"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."

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Who is in the Moana 2 cast?
We expect our favourite characters and voice-actors to return, including:

Auli’i Cravalho as Moana
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Maui
Nicole Scherzinger as Sina
Temuera Morrison as Chief Tai
Confirming the news of her return, Auli’i took to Instagram in February 2024 to share a Reel of herself at Disney Studios, lip-syncing along to Beyoncé with the text, "That feeling when you’re officially returning to Motunui.

"We’re sailing WAY beyond the reef this November… ❤️🌀🐚 " she added in the caption.

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As for the crew and writers, the sequel is set to be directed by Dave Derrick Jr., featuring music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (they're the writers behind the viral Bridgerton musical, BTW!), Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina.

Lin Manuel-Miranda, who earned himself an Oscar nomination for his writing the song 'How Far I'll Go' in the first film will sadly not be back for the sequel.

What is the Moana 2 release date?
Mark your calendars, Disney fans because Moana 2 is set to hit cinemas on 27th November 2024.

Moana 2 is coming to cinemas on 27th November 2024.
What can they say except you're welcome?

Disney debuted the first trailer for "Moana 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit on Wednesday. Auli'i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, while Dwayne Johnson is again voicing Maui.

The teaser is light on plot but shows Moana setting off for another adventure at sea after discovering a call from her ancestors to "sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean." The new footage shows off the sequel's gorgeous water animation, including with a stunning shot of Moana floating in front of a whale shark.

Moana's rooster Heihei and pig Pua are both back in the trailer. But this time, Pua seems to be joining Moana on the journey after fans questioned the decision to have the pet stay behind in the original film despite appearing prominently on the poster. At the end of the teaser, Johnson's Maui triumphantly arrives on Moana's boat — and, in a meta reference to the plot of the first movie, asks, "Why didn't you bring the pig last time?"

Watch 'Moana 2' trailer

Disney confirmed in February that a "Moana" sequel was in the works and set for release later this year, which came as a surprise considering animated sequels are typically announced years in advance. It was originally set to be a Disney+ original streaming series before being reworked into a feature film instead.

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"We were impressed with what we saw, and we knew it deserved a theatrical release," Disney CEO Bob Iger said during a February earnings call.

In the original film, Moana leaves her home, the island of Motunui, to adventure across the sea with help from Maui, a shape-shifting demigod. The movie was a hit for Disney in 2016, grossing $687 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. Per Nielsen, it was also the most-viewed film on any streaming service in 2023, surpassing new releases like "The Super Mario Bros Movie."

Auliʻi Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana in "Moana 2."
For Disney, much is riding on the success of "Moana 2" after several of the company's recent animated films, including "Wish," "Strange World" and "Lightyear," flopped in theaters.

See the official poster for 'Moana 2'
Before the trailer's release, Disney debuted the first official poster for "Moana 2," which shows Maui's fish hook on the beach with Moana in the background.

'Moana 2' plot: What is the sequel about?
In "Moana 2," Moana receives an "unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors" and must "journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced," Disney previously shared.

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The studio also described the film as an "expansive new voyage" that will feature Moana, Maui and a "brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers." It takes place three years after the previous film, Disney says.

Dave Derrick Jr. directs the sequel, taking over for John Musker and Ron Clements.

When will 'Moana 2' be released?
"Moana 2" is set to hit theaters on November 27, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The original "Moana" was also released on Thanksgiving weekend.

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Notably, the film shares a release date with "Wicked," setting up a box office face-off between two highly anticipated musicals aimed at families.

Will there still be a live-action 'Moana'?
"Moana 2" isn't to be confused with a separate live-action remake of "Moana," which is also on the way.

The live-action "Moana" was announced in 2023, before it was known that the animated film would receive a sequel. Johnson is returning as Maui in the live-action rendition, although Cravalho will not be playing the title character. No casting for Moana in the remake has been announced.

Dwayne Johnsonreveals 'Moana' live-action remake: 'This story is my culture'

"I'm deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen," Johnson said last year. "This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength."

On May 25, Johnson shared a video of himself recording the song "You're Welcome" for the "Moana" remake and revealed that production will begin in the fall. The film is scheduled for release in July 2026.

What other Disney animated sequels are in the works?
Earlier this year, Disney CEO Bob Iger told investors that the studio is leaning more into sequels going forward.

In addition to "Moana 2," other Disney animated sequels on the way include "Inside Out 2," "Zootopia 2," "Toy Story 5" and "Frozen III."

"Inside Out 2" hits theaters on June 14, while "Zootopia 2" is scheduled for 2025, and "Toy Story 5" and "Frozen III" will both hit theaters in 2026.