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- 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:
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:
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."
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.
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.
Junior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer
Furvah Shah is Cosmopolitan UK’s junior entertainment and lifestyle writer. She covers everything from TV and films to music and books, plus lots of celebrity news. Furvah has previously written for , BBC, and and she is super passionate about highlighting diverse talent and projects, having interviewed the likes of Halle Bailey, India Amarteifio, Iman Vellani and more. She's been interviewed for Times Radio and BBC Asian Network, graduated with a First in BA Media and Communications from Goldsmiths University and is an NCTJ-qualified journalist. In her free time, you can find her at an arts or culture event, eating Middle Eastern or Asian food, searching for modest fashion inspiration on Pinterest, binge-watching a Netflix series or cuddling with her cat. You can follow Furvah on , , and .
