Moana has to be one of our all-time favourite Disney films, featuring some stellar songs, top notch casting and beautiful storytelling to boot. And soon, we'll have a chance to say ‘Aloha’ to Moana, Maui and the rest of the Motunui gang again because it's been announced that Moana 2 is in the works, and better still, there's a 2024 release date for the film!
On 7 February, Walt Disney Company Chief executive Bob Iger announced the return of Moana in a statement:
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theatres this November.”
While plans for Moana 2 initially started as a TV series, apparently executives were so impressed that they turned it into a film.
Last year Dwayne Johnson announced that he would be producing a separate live action remake of Moana, but we have to admit we didn't see this sequel film coming!
With the announcement we learnt a few key details about the new movie and what we can expect, so here's everything we know so far about Moana 2, from cast to the confirmed release date.
Moana 2 plot
According to Disney, Moana 2 takes audiences on a 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.”
We are beyond excited!
Moana 2 cast
Though Disney is yet to confirm a cast for the second film, from the plot synopsis we can expect to see the return Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui.
We're hopeful that we'll also get see our faves Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei the rooster and Nicole Scherzinger as Sina in the Moana sequel, though it remains to be seen.
When it comes to the crew behind Moana 2, the Moana sequel will be directed by Dave Derrick Jr., with music from Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (the genius writers behind the Bridgerton musical), as well as Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina, who worked on the first film.
Unfortunately, Lin Manuel-Miranda, who received an Oscar nomination for his writing on How Far I'll Go will not be working on Moana 2, though we're expecting fabulous songs nonetheless.
Moana 2 release date
Get excited because we won't have long to wait – Moana is set to hit screens on 27 November 2024!
Is there a trailer for Moana 2?
Though we'll have to wait a little longer for a full-length trailer, Disney have dropped this teaser and we honestly couldn't be more excited. See for yourself:
