“Moana 2”: the long-awaited Disney sequel scores with the return of its most important character

It will be a reunion, or rather a rehearsal, with the young star Auli’i Cravalho as Moana (or in the original: Moana). The magazine announced this exclusively for the first time , before Cravalho himself confirmed it on Instagram. While there will be a new cast for the title role in the live-action adaptation of ‘Moana,’ fans can look forward to hearing the fan favorite’s powerful voice in the animated sequel ‘Moana 2.’

As memorable and funny as Dwayne Johnson’s performance as demigod Maui in the original 2016 ‘Moana’ was, the lead role in the saga about a young girl who leaves her home in the South Pacific for great adventures at sea falls to Cravalho and with him The probably most important personality returns for the sequel. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Dwayne Johnson is back in ‘Moana 2’ – together the two form a powerful and decisive duo.

“Moana 2”: in theaters in 2024

“Moana 2” will hit theaters on November 28, 2024. The fact that it starts this year, even though the sequel was surprisingly only announced a few weeks ago, is because with Disney you don’t have to start from scratch. A ‘Moana’ series was already planned for Disney+, which is now being made into a film.

On Instagram, Auli’i Cravalho expressed her happiness about her return to Motonui, Moana’s home island:

In addition to Dwayne Johnson & Auli’i Cravalho, there are also new signings

But Moana is unlikely to stay on the island for long, because ultimately the series is about leaving the familiar behind and exploring new shores – and so in “Moana 2” the title heroine will embark on another adventure beyond Motonui. An early synopsis states that in the sequel, Moana will receive a call from her ancestors that will take her back to the ocean and on new and dangerous adventures. In addition to Maui, she accompanies a brand new crew of rather unusual sailors on her journey.

“Moana 2” is being directed David G. Derrick Jr.who made his debut in this role, Having worked as a storyboard artist on films including ‘Moana – There a Hook in Paradise’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ and ‘Encanto’, he has extensive Disney experience. Lin-Manuel Miranda is not responsible for the music this time. He hands over direction to Grammy winners Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, who co-write the songs with Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i.