Disney announced Moana 2 on February 7, 2024, as a feature-length theatrical sequel planned for November. Disney’s later official film listings set its release date as November 27, 2024.
What Disney announced
In its February 7, 2024 announcement, The Walt Disney Company said Moana 2 would come to theaters in November 2024, but did not give an exact day in the announcement’s headline or opening statement. Disney’s official film page and the Walt Disney Animation Studios film page later listed November 27, 2024.
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Bob Iger, then CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in the announcement: “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise. And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.” Disney’s announcement published the statement.
What the sequel is about
Disney’s synopsis says Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and sets out for dangerous, long-lost waters in the far seas of Oceania. The story reunites her with Maui three years later and gives them a crew of seafarers. The synopsis appears on both the Disney Movies page and the Walt Disney Animation Studios page.
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- Walt Disney Animation Studios? animated musical reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After hearing from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey into long-lost waters for an adventure. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
Cast and directors
Disney’s film listings credit Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the voice of Maui. David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller are credited as directors; Christina Chen and Yvett Merino are producers. These credits are listed on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film page.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Disney’s trailer-view figure
The Walt Disney Company reported that the first Moana 2 trailer received 178 million views in its first 24 hours. This is Disney’s company-reported total, not an independently audited measurement; the figure was included in Disney’s reporting.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Walt Disney Animation Studios? animated musical reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After hearing from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey into long-lost waters for an adventure. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
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- Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise their roles in this animated adventure sequel.
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- Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise their roles in this animated adventure sequel.
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- Walt Disney Animation Studios? animated musical reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After hearing from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey into long-lost waters for an adventure. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
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