Disney’s Moana 2 could say “You’re Welcome” to a $100M+ 5-day opening at the Thanksgiving box office
We’re still several weeks out from Moana 2‘s Thanksgiving debut, but long-lead tracking puts the film at saying “You’re welcome” to a $100M+ 5-day launch. The projected total for the animated sequel’s Wednesday through Sunday holiday premiere arrives courtesy of Quorum. In contrast, 2016’s Moana set sail with an $82M premiere over five days. By the end of its run, the spirited island musical banked $248.7M in domestic coconuts, with a $643.3M+ worldwide take. Estimates for Moana 2’s Friday through Sunday earnings range from $75M-$82M.
Opening only in theaters on November 27, 2024, 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.,...
Opening only in theaters on November 27, 2024, 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.,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Disney’s Moana 2 landed on long-lead tracking this morning and it’s looking to do $100M+ over its Wednesday through Sunday opening, $75M-$82M of that during its Friday-Sunday portion. These figures come from tracking service Quorum. The first Moana back in 2016 opened to $82M over five days ultimately grossing $248.7M stateside.
If the Moana 2 forecasts stay firm, it’s a fantastic comeback for Disney which has typically owned the Thanksgiving Day stretch with all-mass animated film, but has seen any big luster since 2019’s Frozen 2‘s did $125M — the biggest take for any movie playing over the Thanksgiving holiday in U.S./Canada.
Also at $100M+ (Quorum technically sees $105M-$115M), that would rep the biggest opening for a movie opening on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — that record belonging to Disney’s 2013 Frozen with $93.5M (Frozen 2 opened the Friday before Thanksgiving).
At its current 3-day levels,...
If the Moana 2 forecasts stay firm, it’s a fantastic comeback for Disney which has typically owned the Thanksgiving Day stretch with all-mass animated film, but has seen any big luster since 2019’s Frozen 2‘s did $125M — the biggest take for any movie playing over the Thanksgiving holiday in U.S./Canada.
Also at $100M+ (Quorum technically sees $105M-$115M), that would rep the biggest opening for a movie opening on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — that record belonging to Disney’s 2013 Frozen with $93.5M (Frozen 2 opened the Friday before Thanksgiving).
At its current 3-day levels,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone’s favorite furry, blue alien is getting ready to make his live-action debut in theaters when Disney’s Lilo & Stitch arrives on May 23, 2025! Brazenly, that Memorial Day weekend is the same release window for Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible movie with Tom Cruise. While Lilo & Stitch targets parents and children, Mission: Impossible aims to please older male audiences, creating a divided but competitive box office face-off. Disney announced the release date for Lilo & Stitch alongside a date for its Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis-led sequel, Freakier Friday.
Disney‘s live-action Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo in reimagining the mouse-eared studio’s 2002 animated classic. Other players include Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch. The plot focuses on a young, parentless girl who adopts a “dog” from the local pound,...
Disney‘s live-action Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo in reimagining the mouse-eared studio’s 2002 animated classic. Other players include Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch. The plot focuses on a young, parentless girl who adopts a “dog” from the local pound,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig, and the dart-wielding Kakamora have returned for Disney Animation's Moana 2. Thanks to Toonado.com, we have a new trailer and poster for the animated musical which started life as a Disney+ TV series.
Despite its small screen origins - Disney CEO Bob Iger decided the show would work better as a feature - the visuals are gorgeous and this looks like a suitably epic adventure for the title character. While box office revenue was another factor in its evolution, this does look like a worthy follow-up to the 2016 hit.
The sequel reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
Despite its small screen origins - Disney CEO Bob Iger decided the show would work better as a feature - the visuals are gorgeous and this looks like a suitably epic adventure for the title character. While box office revenue was another factor in its evolution, this does look like a worthy follow-up to the 2016 hit.
The sequel reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
- 10/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Am 28. November startet Disney das neue Abenteuer von Vaiana und Maui in den deutschen Kinos. Jetzt wurde ein neuer Trailer veröffentlicht.
Acht Jahre nach ihrem ersten Abenteuer stechen Vaiana und ihr Begleiter Maui in „Vaiana 2“ zu einem neuen Abenteuer in See, an Bord eine ungewöhnliche Crew. Nachdem Vaiana zuvor eine unerwartete Nachricht von ihren Vorfahren erhalten hatte, begeben sie sich auf eine gefährliche Reise in längst vergessene Gewässer, um einen schrecklichen Fluch zu brechen.
Walt Disney startet „Vaiana 2“ am 28. November in den deutschen Kinos.
Acht Jahre nach ihrem ersten Abenteuer stechen Vaiana und ihr Begleiter Maui in „Vaiana 2“ zu einem neuen Abenteuer in See, an Bord eine ungewöhnliche Crew. Nachdem Vaiana zuvor eine unerwartete Nachricht von ihren Vorfahren erhalten hatte, begeben sie sich auf eine gefährliche Reise in längst vergessene Gewässer, um einen schrecklichen Fluch zu brechen.
Walt Disney startet „Vaiana 2“ am 28. November in den deutschen Kinos.
- 10/9/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a new promo for the highly anticipated Moana 2, which gives us a first look at the new villain. Voiced by Awhimai Fraser, the mysterious new Moana 2 villain is called Matangi.
The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively.
Gerald Ramsey voices Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively.
Gerald Ramsey voices Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
- 10/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
What have we here? It's a sparkly, shiny... new trailer for Moana 2, of course. With just over a month to go before Disney's sequel to their seafaring 2016 smash Moana hits cinemas, the House of Mouse are teasing more of what fans can expect from the return of Auli'i Cravalho's titular master voyager and Dwayne Johnson's semi-demi-god Maui. And if this latest trailer for the movie is anything to go by, then there's going to be lots of singing, lots of new characters, lots of peril, and lots of incredible-looking water that makes you nudge whoever's next to you and go, "that water looks so real, doesn't it? Isn't it amazing what they can do these days?" Check it out below (both the trailer and the water — it really is quite something!):
What did we tell you, eh? Marvellous stuff! Helmed by directorial first-timer David Derrick Jr.,...
What did we tell you, eh? Marvellous stuff! Helmed by directorial first-timer David Derrick Jr.,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Walt Disney Animated Studios’ has launched a brand new special look trailer for ‘Moana 2.’
Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie 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, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – “Where are you Aunt Lucy?” New trailer drops for ‘Paddington in Peru’
The animation hits cinemas on November 29th.
Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie 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, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – “Where are you Aunt Lucy?” New trailer drops for ‘Paddington in Peru’
The animation hits cinemas on November 29th.
- 10/8/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"This is bigger than the ancestors... bigger than us! The entire ocean is counting on us!" Disney debuted a new "Special Look" trailer for their upcoming sequel Moana 2 from Disney Animation. Opening in theaters nationwide during the Thanksgiving holidays next month. The original Moana musical opened in late 2016 and became a beloved global hit, ending up as a favorite of many young viewers everywhere. This sequel is the first feature made at Disney's Vancouver studio. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. What will she find out there? Auli'i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui + Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei, plus Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rose Matafeo. This is a better trailer than the last one,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since Moana first set sail on her journey and captivated audiences across the globe, but our favorite Disney heroine is finally making her way back to the big screen for the exciting chapter in her story!
This time around, Moana is once again going to take to the sea for another adventure, but this time, it won’t just be Maui and Heihei joining her.
“In the first film, Moana goes on this epic adventure and she really comes into her own as a wayfinder and it was so important to us as we were making the second film that we didn't try to reinvent who she was, but that we started to expand her world and we really started asking ourselves what's next for Moana? What new kind of leadership goals can she have in this film? It...
This time around, Moana is once again going to take to the sea for another adventure, but this time, it won’t just be Maui and Heihei joining her.
“In the first film, Moana goes on this epic adventure and she really comes into her own as a wayfinder and it was so important to us as we were making the second film that we didn't try to reinvent who she was, but that we started to expand her world and we really started asking ourselves what's next for Moana? What new kind of leadership goals can she have in this film? It...
- 9/29/2024
- by Cody Schultz
- Along Main Street
Disney have released a TV spot for the upcoming animated sequel ‘Moana 2.’
The new TV spot offers a sneak peek at a new song, “We’re Back,” from the film.
The movie reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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, The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices the mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor,...
The new TV spot offers a sneak peek at a new song, “We’re Back,” from the film.
The movie reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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, The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices the mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The animated feature “Moana 2”, a sequel to the original 2016 film, opens November 27, 2024 in theaters:
"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
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"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A new TV spot offers a sneak peek at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, including a new song, “We’re Back,” from the film. The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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. A new poster is also available.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
- 9/26/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
A new TV spot offers a sneak peek at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, including a new song, “We’re Back,” from the film. The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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. A new poster is also available.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai...
- 9/26/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"It'll be harder than anything we've faced before..." Disney has revealed a second official trailer for their upcoming sequel Moana 2 from Disney Animation. It's a follow-up the full trailer that debuted during D23 last month. The original Moana musical from Disney Animation Studios opened in late 2016 and became a beloved global hit, ending up as a favorite of many young viewers everywhere. This sequel is the first feature made at Disney's Vancouver studio. Ready to launch in theaters in November just in time for Thanksgiving. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. What will she find out there? Auli'i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei, plus Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rose Matafeo.
- 9/26/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a new Moana 2 poster and TV spot, which includes the new song, “We’re Back,” from the film.
The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively.
Awhimai Fraser voices the mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends...
The epic animated musical, which opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, reunites Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) 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.
The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), as well as Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively.
Awhimai Fraser voices the mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends...
- 9/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
If you look at the evolution of the Disney Princess archetype, Moana has long represented a significant leap. Despite Maui’s sardonic reading of her in the first Moana, she was quite literally not a princess – instead the rising chief of her people, driven to venture beyond the horizon of the waters around Motunui in her mission to restore the heart of Te Fiti, and save her people from ruin. Now, upcoming sequel Moana 2 continues that evolution in a major way – not just making Moana a big sister now, but continuing her rising stature among her people.
“Three years have passed since our first film [in Moana’s world],” Auliʻi Cravalho tells Empire, as she returns to the role she first voiced back in 2016. “Moana is now a master voyager,” she explains. “She’s trying to answer the question of, ‘Are there more people out there?’” Cue an actual voyage to unite more...
“Three years have passed since our first film [in Moana’s world],” Auliʻi Cravalho tells Empire, as she returns to the role she first voiced back in 2016. “Moana is now a master voyager,” she explains. “She’s trying to answer the question of, ‘Are there more people out there?’” Cue an actual voyage to unite more...
- 9/23/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
New “Moana 2” images posted by Entertainment Weekly give us a look at Moana’s little sister, Simea. The new character is three-and-a-half years old and is played by Khalessi Lambert-Tsuda. Lambert-Tsuda described her character to EW as “cute and energetic.”
Simea’s purpose in the film is to anchor Moana to her home in Motunui.
Entertainment Weekly released a new look at Simea for the upcoming “Moana 2” film.
The co-director based Moana and Simea’s relationship on his own family.
David Derrick Jr. had kids of similar ages during the pandemic and used their experiences after lockdown when his daughter could once again return to normal life outside as inspiration. He said, “He would grab her and he’s like, ‘Samea, when are we going to live together forever again? It was so hard, but I was seeing things that we all have to go through as you grow up.
Simea’s purpose in the film is to anchor Moana to her home in Motunui.
Entertainment Weekly released a new look at Simea for the upcoming “Moana 2” film.
The co-director based Moana and Simea’s relationship on his own family.
David Derrick Jr. had kids of similar ages during the pandemic and used their experiences after lockdown when his daughter could once again return to normal life outside as inspiration. He said, “He would grab her and he’s like, ‘Samea, when are we going to live together forever again? It was so hard, but I was seeing things that we all have to go through as you grow up.
- 9/18/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
How did Moana 2 get put together so quickly? Find out how it went from a TV show to a big-screen sequel and how the story was changed!
Sequels to Disney animated films are nothing new. The company went wild for direct-to-video sequels in the 1990s and 2000s with varying results. They're sticking more to big-screen sequels and huge hits like Frozen 2 and Inside Out 2 with more planned.
Usually, an animated movie takes years to put together and a lot of care is put into it. It's why all those direct-to-video sequels are disliked; they lacked the time for the animators to put care into them, and they looked much cheaper than the big screen efforts.
That's why fans were astounded when, earlier this year, Disney announced Moana 2 was coming to theaters. It wasn't that a sequel to the 2016 hit was a surprise. That movie was a...
Sequels to Disney animated films are nothing new. The company went wild for direct-to-video sequels in the 1990s and 2000s with varying results. They're sticking more to big-screen sequels and huge hits like Frozen 2 and Inside Out 2 with more planned.
Usually, an animated movie takes years to put together and a lot of care is put into it. It's why all those direct-to-video sequels are disliked; they lacked the time for the animators to put care into them, and they looked much cheaper than the big screen efforts.
That's why fans were astounded when, earlier this year, Disney announced Moana 2 was coming to theaters. It wasn't that a sequel to the 2016 hit was a surprise. That movie was a...
- 9/14/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Along Main Street
As Dwayne Johnson breaks from his usual big-budget blockbusters and attempts to show off his more serious side in Benny Safdie’s upcoming film, The Smashing Machine, Johnson says that Maui, his character from Moana, has a story arc in this November’s Moana 2 that helped him to reflect on his own vulnerabilities and his own insecurities. At this year’s CinemaCon, he would announce how personal this sequel was for him. “It’s so much deeper of a movie to me, and it’s so much deeper of a movie to Disney as well,” Johnson said. “We are so excited to welcome back audiences all over the world to a new adventure.”
In Entertainment Weekly‘s preview of the new Disney film, Johnson elaborates on how he reflected on himself through Maui’s journey in this new story. In the movie, Maui has to set pride aside and...
In Entertainment Weekly‘s preview of the new Disney film, Johnson elaborates on how he reflected on himself through Maui’s journey in this new story. In the movie, Maui has to set pride aside and...
- 9/13/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Remember when the Sonic the Hedgehog movie received immense backlash, and the studio had to put the project in reverse? They had to redesign Sonic back to his humble, cartoonish appearance instead of the monstrosity we saw before. Yeah, democracy is a fun thing, and it can make studios do a lot of things. To be honest, studios that learn to please the audience rarely do bad business. So why not?
A Minecraft Movie teaser (Credit- WB)
We’ve seen fan movements make or break movies, bringing a director’s cut back from the dead, and getting the fan service they want with appearances, cameos, and more. Now, we can observe the beginnings of another such fan movement—this time for the new Minecraft movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black. A fan just recreated the entire trailer for A Minecraft Movie in animation, and it’s being preferred over the “live-action” version.
A Minecraft Movie teaser (Credit- WB)
We’ve seen fan movements make or break movies, bringing a director’s cut back from the dead, and getting the fan service they want with appearances, cameos, and more. Now, we can observe the beginnings of another such fan movement—this time for the new Minecraft movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black. A fan just recreated the entire trailer for A Minecraft Movie in animation, and it’s being preferred over the “live-action” version.
- 9/9/2024
- by Rahul Bandyopadhyay
- FandomWire
(Pictured): Dwayne Johnson. Photo by Brian Bowen Smith. © 2024 Brian Bowen Smith. All Rights Reserved. Before he got the voiceover role in Moana, when you thought about Dwayne Johnson’s physical attributes, his singing voice probably wasn’t even in the Top 10. But when he was asked to sing a solo number for the film, he was game for it, and You’re Welcome was not only one of the movie’s show-stoppers, it also hit Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. He’ll undoubtedly show off his vocal chops once again when Moana 2 is released later this year, which is fine with him. As Johnson said at D23, that song — and his performance as the demigod Maui — have been a big hit with his fans. (Click on the media bar below to hear Dwayne Johnson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dwayne_Johnson_Momona_2_Charachter_.mp3
Moana 2 opens in...
Moana 2 opens in...
- 9/3/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Moana 2 may be a Moana and Maui reunion; but in Disney's animated sequel, the duo will face a new female villain.
Set to release on November 27, Moana 2 follows Moana (Auli'i Cravalho), Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and "a new crew" to "the far seas of Oceania" and into "dangerous, long-lost waters."
Thanks to newly revealed artwork, fans now have an idea of the threat the voyager and demigod will encounter on their adventure. You're welcome.
Read full article on The Direct.
Set to release on November 27, Moana 2 follows Moana (Auli'i Cravalho), Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and "a new crew" to "the far seas of Oceania" and into "dangerous, long-lost waters."
Thanks to newly revealed artwork, fans now have an idea of the threat the voyager and demigod will encounter on their adventure. You're welcome.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 8/26/2024
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
While Moana 2 isn't set to release until November 27, the sequel has already shattered a Disney Animation record.
A follow-up to 2016's Moana, Disney's next sequel reunites Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on a new adventure to "the far seas of Oceania" and "dangerous, long-lost waters" while also introducing a few new characters.
[ Moana 2 Cast: Every Character Confirmed for Sequel ]
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A follow-up to 2016's Moana, Disney's next sequel reunites Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on a new adventure to "the far seas of Oceania" and "dangerous, long-lost waters" while also introducing a few new characters.
[ Moana 2 Cast: Every Character Confirmed for Sequel ]
Read full article on The Direct.
- 8/18/2024
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
Moana 2 just unveiled a new trailer, and there's so much more to enjoy in this surprise sequel!
Disney making a sequel to one of its biggest animated hits is no surprise. What was Disney announcing that Moana 2 would drop on Thanksgiving of 2024, with almost no advance warning that it was even in development. The plot details have been tight, but it should be another great adventure of Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) going on a quest to save her people and aided once more by the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson).
The new trailer has shown more of the story and action and a few interesting things to note as we prepare for this big sequel!
Moana's little sister
The film is set three years after the first so it makes sense things have changed for Moana and her family on their small island. That includes how she now has a little sister,...
Disney making a sequel to one of its biggest animated hits is no surprise. What was Disney announcing that Moana 2 would drop on Thanksgiving of 2024, with almost no advance warning that it was even in development. The plot details have been tight, but it should be another great adventure of Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) going on a quest to save her people and aided once more by the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson).
The new trailer has shown more of the story and action and a few interesting things to note as we prepare for this big sequel!
Moana's little sister
The film is set three years after the first so it makes sense things have changed for Moana and her family on their small island. That includes how she now has a little sister,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Along Main Street
Walt Disney Animated Studios’ has launched the full official trailer for ‘Moana 2.’
Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie 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, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – “Long before there was legends…” Full trailer drops for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
The animation hits cinemas on November 29th.
Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie 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, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – “Long before there was legends…” Full trailer drops for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
The animation hits cinemas on November 29th.
- 8/13/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The full Moana 2 trailer showcases a terrifying storm and Moana’s little sister. Watch the trailer here.
D23 brought us many gifts such as the first Snow White trailer, news of The Incredibles 3 and the new title of Avatar 3.
Disney also blessed us with the first full trailer for Moana 2, which will arrive on our screens this November.
Take a look at the Moana 2 trailer below.
The new trailer expands on what the teaser trailer showed us, revealing that Moana now has a little sister! Little Simea is worried that her sister and Motunui’s chief and wayfinder won’t make it back from her latest adventure.
Moana heads off to try and connect all the islands, but is faced with a pretty serious storm as well as the Kakamora, the coconutty sea pirates we love and are a little scared of. And of course, Dwayne Johnson’s demigod Maui is back,...
D23 brought us many gifts such as the first Snow White trailer, news of The Incredibles 3 and the new title of Avatar 3.
Disney also blessed us with the first full trailer for Moana 2, which will arrive on our screens this November.
Take a look at the Moana 2 trailer below.
The new trailer expands on what the teaser trailer showed us, revealing that Moana now has a little sister! Little Simea is worried that her sister and Motunui’s chief and wayfinder won’t make it back from her latest adventure.
Moana heads off to try and connect all the islands, but is faced with a pretty serious storm as well as the Kakamora, the coconutty sea pirates we love and are a little scared of. And of course, Dwayne Johnson’s demigod Maui is back,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Moana 2 – © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
On Saturday, the world-class storytelling engines of The Walt Disney Company took center stage at the Honda Center during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®. Surprise celebrity appearances, new film and series titles, and major musical performances enthralled the audience of Disney fans from around the world, demonstrating the unmatched strength of the company’s creative studios, as well as the unique connection that generations of passionate fans of all ages have forged with its stories and characters over the past century.
Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger kicked off the evening to thank fans for their enduring passion, and to highlight what sets Disney apart as a global leader in creative storytelling and innovation. “Our deep bond with fans, forged over a century of storytelling, is stronger today than ever before,...
On Saturday, the world-class storytelling engines of The Walt Disney Company took center stage at the Honda Center during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®. Surprise celebrity appearances, new film and series titles, and major musical performances enthralled the audience of Disney fans from around the world, demonstrating the unmatched strength of the company’s creative studios, as well as the unique connection that generations of passionate fans of all ages have forged with its stories and characters over the past century.
Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger kicked off the evening to thank fans for their enduring passion, and to highlight what sets Disney apart as a global leader in creative storytelling and innovation. “Our deep bond with fans, forged over a century of storytelling, is stronger today than ever before,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Esta es una llamada de los ancestros. © Disney
Con motivo de la D23 Expo de Disney, Dwayne Johnson, la inimitable voz del semidiós Maui, subió al escenario revelando un nuevo tráiler de Vaiana 2 (o Moana 2 en su versión original), la secuela del largometraje de Disney nominado al Oscar a la Mejor Película de Animación en 2016, que en un principio, se concibió como una serie para Disney Plus+ antes de ser convertida en una secuela para salas de cine.
Vaiana 2, el musical animado de Walt Disney Animation Studios, reúne a Vaiana y Maui tres años después en un nuevo y emocionante viaje junto a una tripulación de insólitos marineros. Tras recibir una inesperada llamada de sus antepasados, Vaiana debe viajar a los lejanos mares de Oceanía y adentrarse en peligrosas aguas perdidas hace mucho tiempo para vivir una aventura sin precedentes.
En esta nueva película vuelven Auli’i Cravalho...
Con motivo de la D23 Expo de Disney, Dwayne Johnson, la inimitable voz del semidiós Maui, subió al escenario revelando un nuevo tráiler de Vaiana 2 (o Moana 2 en su versión original), la secuela del largometraje de Disney nominado al Oscar a la Mejor Película de Animación en 2016, que en un principio, se concibió como una serie para Disney Plus+ antes de ser convertida en una secuela para salas de cine.
Vaiana 2, el musical animado de Walt Disney Animation Studios, reúne a Vaiana y Maui tres años después en un nuevo y emocionante viaje junto a una tripulación de insólitos marineros. Tras recibir una inesperada llamada de sus antepasados, Vaiana debe viajar a los lejanos mares de Oceanía y adentrarse en peligrosas aguas perdidas hace mucho tiempo para vivir una aventura sin precedentes.
En esta nueva película vuelven Auli’i Cravalho...
- 8/11/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Auli’i Cravalho thinks 'Moana 2' celebrates "true womanhood and strength".The 23-year-old actress - who first voiced the titular Disney princess when she was just 14 back in 2016 - has returned to voice the character again in the highly-anticipated sequel and she told how the empowering plot allowed her to "tap into" her own self with her alter ego older and wiser now.Speaking at D23, she said: “The film is so reflective of its time now that we’re in a moment of true womanhood and strength and what it means to journey on in your own power.“I feel like this film allowed me to tap into parts of myself."Auli'i also teased the possibility of a third film in the series further down the line.She said: “Stay tuned, we’re only getting started.”Meanwhile, 'Moana' writer Jared Bush admitted it was a challenge...
- 8/11/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
“Stay tuned, we’re only getting started.”
Those were the prophetic words of Moana franchise star Auli’i Cravalho at D23 today in a sit-down chat about the upcoming sequel Moana 2.
While there was no specific chatter today out of two Moana panels about an animated threequel per se, it wouldn’t be a shocker if Moana 3 happens.
Original animated films are hard to break with an audience and as Iger took over the reigns from former CEO Bob Chapek, the conglom’s mission has been to re-establish Disney’s former box office glory. No more is that evident in animated sequels: Incredibles 3 was announced yesterday at D23, and this summer, Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 became the highest grossing animated movie of all-time with $1.56 billion.
Moana scribe Jared Bush touched briefly today at D23 on his and Dana Ledoux Miller’s involvement in the live-action take of the...
Those were the prophetic words of Moana franchise star Auli’i Cravalho at D23 today in a sit-down chat about the upcoming sequel Moana 2.
While there was no specific chatter today out of two Moana panels about an animated threequel per se, it wouldn’t be a shocker if Moana 3 happens.
Original animated films are hard to break with an audience and as Iger took over the reigns from former CEO Bob Chapek, the conglom’s mission has been to re-establish Disney’s former box office glory. No more is that evident in animated sequels: Incredibles 3 was announced yesterday at D23, and this summer, Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 became the highest grossing animated movie of all-time with $1.56 billion.
Moana scribe Jared Bush touched briefly today at D23 on his and Dana Ledoux Miller’s involvement in the live-action take of the...
- 8/11/2024
- by Natalie Sitek and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Grab your boat, your oar, and your emotional support pig: Moana 2 has a brand new trailer. Earlier this year came the news that Disney’s long-gestating Moana streaming series had instead turned into a theatrical sequel to the 2016 adventure – not only seeing Auli’i Cravalho return as the chief and wayfinder of her people, but bringing back The Rock’s shapeshifting semi-demi-god Maui to boot. At the D23 Expo in Anaheim, the studio unveiled the epic full trailer for the sequel – one that shifts the action three years on from the events of the first film, and sees Moana going on a mission to reunite more island people who have long been separated from her community. But there’s a terrifying purple storm out there ready to wreak havoc – and to get beyond it, she’ll need a certain demigod of the land and sea at her side. Give the...
- 8/10/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Anaheim, California – August 09: (L-r) Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) The D23 Expo is abuzz with excitement after the premiere of the Moana 2 trailer! Fans were thrilled as stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson shared the first look at the highly-anticipated sequel. The trailer hints at an epic voyage for Moana, Maui, and a quirky crew of new companions. Three years after the first film, Moana embarks on a journey to uncharted waters, guided by a mysterious call from her ancestors. Cravalho and Johnson return as Moana and Maui, joined by familiar voices like Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, and Nicole Scherzinger. New characters are introduced, voiced by a talented cast including Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo.
Cravalho delighted the...
Cravalho delighted the...
- 8/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Walt Disney Company took center stage at the Honda Center on Friday night during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The company made numerous movie, TV, and Broadway announcements that we will run through here.
Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger kicked off the evening to thank fans for their enduring passion. “Our deep bond with fans, forged over a century of storytelling, is stronger today than ever before,” he said, “driven by the unmatched strength of our creative studios, the wide appeal of our brands and franchises, and the innovative ways that we bring our stories to life in our theme parks and experiences.”
Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, the event featured many of Disney’s creative leaders, including Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee,...
Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger kicked off the evening to thank fans for their enduring passion. “Our deep bond with fans, forged over a century of storytelling, is stronger today than ever before,” he said, “driven by the unmatched strength of our creative studios, the wide appeal of our brands and franchises, and the innovative ways that we bring our stories to life in our theme parks and experiences.”
Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, the event featured many of Disney’s creative leaders, including Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"Now I kinda miss the lava monster" At their big D23 event, Disney unveiled the official trailer for their upcoming sequel – Moana 2, about the Polynesian girl now known as a "Wayfinder". The original Moana musical from Disney Animation Studios opened in late 2016 and became a beloved global hit, ending up as a favorite of many young viewers everywhere. This sequel is the first feature film made by Disney's Vancouver based studio. It was only revealed this was in the works earlier this year, and it's currently ready to debut in theaters in November just in time for Thanksgiving. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Auli'i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei. This...
- 8/10/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The animated feature “Moana 2”, a sequel to the original 2016 film, opens November 27, 2024 in theaters:
"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
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"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
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- 8/10/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Grab your boat snacks, it’s time to head back out on an ocean voyage with “Moana 2.” And there’s a lot to know before setting sail.
“Moana” has become a fan-favorite from Disney, coming in as the most streamed film of 2023 and earning a spot in the Disney parks, with The Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in Epcot. The sequel to the 2016 hit was first announced back in February, originally as a Disney+ series.
But as it was developed, the story got repurposed into a feature film. It’ll take place a few years after the original movie, bringing fans on a whole new adventure.
Here’s everything we know so far:
When does “Moana 2” come out?
The animated sequel is set to hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Who stars in “Moana 2”?
Though Auli’i Cravalho won’t be reprising her role of Moana in the live-action film,...
“Moana” has become a fan-favorite from Disney, coming in as the most streamed film of 2023 and earning a spot in the Disney parks, with The Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in Epcot. The sequel to the 2016 hit was first announced back in February, originally as a Disney+ series.
But as it was developed, the story got repurposed into a feature film. It’ll take place a few years after the original movie, bringing fans on a whole new adventure.
Here’s everything we know so far:
When does “Moana 2” come out?
The animated sequel is set to hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Who stars in “Moana 2”?
Though Auli’i Cravalho won’t be reprising her role of Moana in the live-action film,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig, and the dart-wielding Kakamora are back in the new D23 trailer for Disney Animation's Moana 2. The sneak peek premiered at D23 before being released online (via Toonado.com) and it promises an epic, visually breathtaking adventure for these beloved characters.
Lead stars Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson were on hand to get fans in the building excited about the sequel, with the former wowing the audience with a live performance of one of the movie's new songs, "We’re Back."
Meanwhile, dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau - who contributed animation reference choreography to Moana and this follow-up - and Johnson led the audience in a rousing "chee hoo!" chant (that can also be seen below).
Additional Moana 2 cast members have also been revealed, including returning stars Rachel House, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger.
Lead stars Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson were on hand to get fans in the building excited about the sequel, with the former wowing the audience with a live performance of one of the movie's new songs, "We’re Back."
Meanwhile, dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau - who contributed animation reference choreography to Moana and this follow-up - and Johnson led the audience in a rousing "chee hoo!" chant (that can also be seen below).
Additional Moana 2 cast members have also been revealed, including returning stars Rachel House, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger.
- 8/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The official trailer for the upcoming Disney sequel Moana 2 was just released!
Stars Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho debuted the trailer while attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Friday evening (August 9) in Anaheim, Calif.
At the event, Dwayne confirmed Maui is singing again, and we learned that the movie will introduce Moana’s little sister, who can be seen in the trailer. Auli’i even performed a new song, “We’re Back,” from the upcoming animated movie musical!
Keep reading to find out more…
Moana 2 reunites Moana (Cravalho) and Maui (Johnson) 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.
Also reprising their voice roles include Rachel House as Moana’s Grandma,...
Stars Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho debuted the trailer while attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Friday evening (August 9) in Anaheim, Calif.
At the event, Dwayne confirmed Maui is singing again, and we learned that the movie will introduce Moana’s little sister, who can be seen in the trailer. Auli’i even performed a new song, “We’re Back,” from the upcoming animated movie musical!
Keep reading to find out more…
Moana 2 reunites Moana (Cravalho) and Maui (Johnson) 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.
Also reprising their voice roles include Rachel House as Moana’s Grandma,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
At D23, Dwayne Johnson announced a new live-action film set in the world of motorsports called “Monster Jam.”
“We got an opportunity here that we could create something that is immersive and cool and fun, and also a live-action experience for our families all around the world, from the Pov of these incredible, iconic monster trucks and their very eccentric and crazy drivers,” Johnson said during Disney’s Friday night panel in Anaheim. “Ladies and gentlemen, ‘Monster Jam’ is gonna be a heck of a ride.”
While introducing the project, Johnson discussed his love of big trucks.
“I’m so excited to break the news to you guys,” he said. “As you guys know, I’m a pickup truck man. That’s all I drive. I drove my pickup truck here. It’s out back. You guys know that, and I love motorsports, love monster trucks.”
Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Monster Jam,...
“We got an opportunity here that we could create something that is immersive and cool and fun, and also a live-action experience for our families all around the world, from the Pov of these incredible, iconic monster trucks and their very eccentric and crazy drivers,” Johnson said during Disney’s Friday night panel in Anaheim. “Ladies and gentlemen, ‘Monster Jam’ is gonna be a heck of a ride.”
While introducing the project, Johnson discussed his love of big trucks.
“I’m so excited to break the news to you guys,” he said. “As you guys know, I’m a pickup truck man. That’s all I drive. I drove my pickup truck here. It’s out back. You guys know that, and I love motorsports, love monster trucks.”
Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Monster Jam,...
- 8/10/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s D23 event is happening now in Anaheim. During the event a new trailer for the upcoming “Moana 2” film was released.
“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 new film will star Moana (voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho) and Maui (voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.)
It is directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller and is written by Jared Bush and Ledoux Miller.
New music is being done by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i.
Other actors in the film include “returning stars Rachel House, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni,...
“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 new film will star Moana (voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho) and Maui (voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.)
It is directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller and is written by Jared Bush and Ledoux Miller.
New music is being done by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i.
Other actors in the film include “returning stars Rachel House, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig, and the dart-wielding Kakamora are back—and that’s just for starters in the all-new big-screen adventure. A new trailer and poster are now available for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
The trailer received an enthusiastic response tonight when stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—together on the D23 stage for the first time ever—shared it with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Cravalho wowed the audience with a live performance of one of the film’s new songs, “We’re Back,” with dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau—who contributed animation reference choreography to Moana and the new film—and Johnson led the audience in a rousing “chee hoo!” chant.
Also revealed were an additional voice cast, including returning stars Rachel House,...
The trailer received an enthusiastic response tonight when stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—together on the D23 stage for the first time ever—shared it with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Cravalho wowed the audience with a live performance of one of the film’s new songs, “We’re Back,” with dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau—who contributed animation reference choreography to Moana and the new film—and Johnson led the audience in a rousing “chee hoo!” chant.
Also revealed were an additional voice cast, including returning stars Rachel House,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Disney's bi-annual D23 Expo is happening right now, meaning that some of the biggest news about some of the biggest franchises on the planet is coming our way as we speak. /Film's own Jacob Hall is on hand at the convention, bringing all of the big reveals from Disney's packed movie and TV panel. That includes the latest on "Moana 2," the much-anticipated sequel to the studio's massive, Oscar-winning animated hit from 2016. It was surprise-announced earlier this year after a planned animated sequel for Disney+ was repurposed into a feature film.
The sequel reunites Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) for a brand-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. It's worth pointing out that this is in...
The sequel reunites Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) for a brand-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. It's worth pointing out that this is in...
- 8/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
In the first full trailer for Moana 2, Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) and demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) are back in full force. The new look was unveiled to thunderous applause at D23 Friday, where Johnson and Cravalho were onhand for a musical performance from the movie.
“Maui is singing again. Singing in keys that don’t exist. And my hair looks fantastic in Moana 2,” Johnson told the crowd.
Fellow returning voice performers Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger and Alan Tudyk are also among the cast for the movie.
David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand direct the movie that was originally slated as a Disney+ series before Disney’s chief Bob Iger revealed that the production would be changing course to a full-fledged feature film sequel.
A teaser trailer was released earlier this year, and the directors debuted footage at the Annecy Animation festival. At the time, Derrick offered of the film...
“Maui is singing again. Singing in keys that don’t exist. And my hair looks fantastic in Moana 2,” Johnson told the crowd.
Fellow returning voice performers Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger and Alan Tudyk are also among the cast for the movie.
David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand direct the movie that was originally slated as a Disney+ series before Disney’s chief Bob Iger revealed that the production would be changing course to a full-fledged feature film sequel.
A teaser trailer was released earlier this year, and the directors debuted footage at the Annecy Animation festival. At the time, Derrick offered of the film...
- 8/10/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Curious how far Disney will go to expand on the popularity of a relatively new character in their arsenal? Consider the fact that this sequel was initially set to be a musical series on Disney+, but Bob Iger had so much faith in it, he decided to shift it into a theatrical sequel at the same time as they were prepping a live action remake of the first film. While the original “Moana” was helmed by Disney mainstays Ron Clements and John Musker, the sequel will be guided by first-time director David Derrick Jr., who was a storyboard artist on the first film as well as “The Lion King” (2019), “Raya and the Last Dragon,” and “Encanto.”
In addition to Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their roles as Moana and Maui, respectively, new cast members include Rose Matafeo of “Starstruck” fame and David Fain of “Our Flag Means Death,” both...
In addition to Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their roles as Moana and Maui, respectively, new cast members include Rose Matafeo of “Starstruck” fame and David Fain of “Our Flag Means Death,” both...
- 8/10/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
If Dwayne Johnson didn’t have any plans to show up at Disney’s D23, well then, they should have just shut down the whole fan confab. Of course the voice of Maui in Moana 2 would put in some facetime to excite the 15,000 fans in the Honda Center who gave him a standing ovation Friday.
“This is the largest crowd that D23 has ever had in the history of Disney,” exclaimed the wrestler-turned-superstar actor, who led the crowd in the Hawaiian chant “Tay-ho!”
Auli’i Cravalho came onstage before Johnson and kicked off D23’s first session tonight with a live performance featuring Hawaiian dancers of the Moana 2 song “Who We’re Meant to Be.”
Cravalho told D23 host Nicole Yvette Brown that in the sequel, Moana is searching nearby islands for more people.
Johnson beamed, “Maui is singing again in keys that don’t exist and my hair looks fantastic.
“This is the largest crowd that D23 has ever had in the history of Disney,” exclaimed the wrestler-turned-superstar actor, who led the crowd in the Hawaiian chant “Tay-ho!”
Auli’i Cravalho came onstage before Johnson and kicked off D23’s first session tonight with a live performance featuring Hawaiian dancers of the Moana 2 song “Who We’re Meant to Be.”
Cravalho told D23 host Nicole Yvette Brown that in the sequel, Moana is searching nearby islands for more people.
Johnson beamed, “Maui is singing again in keys that don’t exist and my hair looks fantastic.
- 8/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Moana and Maui are back together and they’re hitting the seas once again in the latest trailer for “Moana 2.”
Debuting at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday night, the footage dives deeper into the mysterious call from her ancestors Moana received in the first teaser trailer back in May. You can watch the footage in the video below.
Both Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui respectively, with the sequel taking place three years after the events of the original film. And they were both on hand to debut the clip. Cravalho came out singing the new song from the film, “We’re Back” to uproarious applause from the Disney fanatics on hand.
Johnson followed her out onstage, dancing awkwardly to tribal drums, before delivering an enthusiastic hype-up.
“In Polynesian culture, we have a phrase that we say — it elicits energy, motivation. And...
Debuting at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday night, the footage dives deeper into the mysterious call from her ancestors Moana received in the first teaser trailer back in May. You can watch the footage in the video below.
Both Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui respectively, with the sequel taking place three years after the events of the original film. And they were both on hand to debut the clip. Cravalho came out singing the new song from the film, “We’re Back” to uproarious applause from the Disney fanatics on hand.
Johnson followed her out onstage, dancing awkwardly to tribal drums, before delivering an enthusiastic hype-up.
“In Polynesian culture, we have a phrase that we say — it elicits energy, motivation. And...
- 8/10/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Disney's running its big D23 convention this weekend, creating the sort of bizarre space where a whole arena will lose their minds screaming about their love of CEO Bob Iger, of all people. In an effort to ruin our Friday nights, the company has also decided to shove a ton...
- 8/9/2024
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
If you think Pixar‘s Inside Out 2 is kicking ass at the box office, wait until you see Moana’s sweet moves in the latest trailer for Disney’s Moana 2. The new trailer finds Moana defending Hei-Hei, the chicken, from an angry gathering of Kakamora, the masked miniature warriors from the first film. Moana defends the plucky comic relief character by blocking projectiles with an oar while simultaneously steering a boat into the expanding maw of a mysterious and massive sea creature. It’s impressive and is sure to look amazing on the silver screen.
“It’s about connection, to who we are, where we came from,” director David Derrick Jr. said during this year’s Annecy Animation Festival about the plot of Moana 2. In the film, Moana and her merry band of misfits search for the island of Motufetu, which a God of Storms has hidden.
“It’s about connection, to who we are, where we came from,” director David Derrick Jr. said during this year’s Annecy Animation Festival about the plot of Moana 2. In the film, Moana and her merry band of misfits search for the island of Motufetu, which a God of Storms has hidden.
- 8/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The animated movie “Moana 2”, the sequel to the original 2016 feature, will now open November 27, 2024 in theaters:
"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
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"...'Moana' is the rebellious teenage daughter of the chief of 'Motunui', an island in the Pacific, where a great 'darkness' begins to drain the village of its essential resources including fresh fish and coconut.
"Defying her father’s demands to stay within the reef, Moana sets out across the vast ocean to find demigod 'Maui' who can restore the health of her village and islands worldwide by fulfilling an action described by an ancient legend: He must replace the 'lost heart' of 'TeFiti', a glowing green stone at the center of the mother island, which he stole centuries prior. Only then can harmony and peace be restored to nature..."
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- 7/30/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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