Are you ready to return to the ocean? Because the leader of moana 2 it certainly is: it's coming to theaters soon and here's what we know about it.
When it comes to some of the most iconic films that Disney released during the 2010s, I'm sure there are many that people think of first. It could be him whole Tangled versus frozen battle over which is better, or maybe you think about Frozen II, either Big Hero 6; maybe your Disney live-action remakes of famous movies. – but for me, I always think about Moaña.
The movie came out my first year of college. I clearly remember seeing it in the cinema and falling in love with the animation, the music and everything beautiful. I loved the movie, but I never would have imagined that a sequel would come and make my life so much better.
But here we are, almost eight years later, and moana 2 It is confirmed. But what else do we expect from this new film? And who is going to star in it? This is what we know so far.
What is the release date for Moana 2?
Get ready, Disney fans, because moana 2 is launching in November 27, 2024.
That's right, you read that correctly: this new surprise movie will be released at the end of the year as part of the movie schedule 2024. This was not announced years in advance. This was confirmed in 2024, if you can believe it.
This was one of the biggest surprises, because Disney usually announces these movies and releases them years later. Zootopia 2, Frozen 3, and toy story 5 They were confirmed in 2023 with release dates for years later, but for moana 2, It's practically here.
There is a reason, but we'll address it briefly.
Some people are even calling this the new Barbenheimerbut for music lovers, like moana 2 releases the same day as Evil: Part 1 – I guess I will be at the theater for a long time that day.
Check out the first look at Moana 2
If you are interested in moana 2, There is already a first look at the film. While not much is shown, it features Moana on the beach, blowing into a shell, and a familiar soundtrack playing in the background. Why am I already getting excited?
Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise their roles
If you were worried that the film's main stars wouldn't return for moana 2, We know that both Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson will return for the sequel. Johnson spoke about the upcoming film in his Twitter account, simply promoting the trailer and saying that the film will be released in 2024.
Cravalho did a little more and told him. instagram page, sharing a funny video about his friends discovering moana 2 before he had a chance to tell them, confirming his involvement in the sequel:
Honestly, seeing these two coming back is some of the best news I can imagine.
Both Johnson and Cravalho have had incredible careers over the past eight years after playing Maui and Moana, the first film's two main leads.
Johnson has continued to increase his box office presence and appear in major blockbusters such as jumanji Films, X fast, jungle cruise, and more, and even in the record-breaking Netflix movie Red notice.
Cravalho had a starring role in the television series. The power and in another television program called Raise. She also appeared in the Bad Girls issued in 2024, where he could show his singing skills.
Moana 2 will follow Moana on another maritime orienteering adventure
Moana 2 The plot has been kept under wraps for some time, but we have an idea of the premise.
From the official logline, we know that moana 2 It will follow Moana in another exciting marine story. When she receives a call from her wayfinding ancestors, she must sail across the seas of Oceania for a dangerous adventure, one she has never experienced before.
What does this mean exactly? I'm not even sure. But at this point, I'm excited to see what else could happen in these crazy adventures.
Moana 2 was going to be a series but was reworked into a movie
At this point, I know you're probably wondering how the heck something like moana 2 it was kept secret.
That's because it wasn't – the idea of moana 2 technically already It existed as a television show before being remade. in a movie, according Variety.
He moana The TV show has long been confirmed and has been in the works for some time, but according to Bob Iger, Disney was impressed with what they saw when the series was turned into a movie and believed it “deserved a release.”
So technically, moana 2 It has always been in process; They just decided to shift gears a bit. This is a bit It's worrying, considering the track record of TV shows turned into movies for Disney hasn't been the best. Still, I have faith, since the original stars are involved and it will be released in theaters, unlike many Other Disney sequels.
Dave Derrick Jr. is directing
Disney confirmed that Dave Derrick Jr. directed Moaña 2. Derrick Jr. has worked in the art department on several other Disney films, such as Charming, Raya and the Last Dragon, and the first moana, but his directorial debut will be for this sequel.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is not involved in Moana 2, but Mark Mancina is
The last we know about moana 2 is that he composer of the songs, Lin-Manuel Miranda, He won't be back for the sequel. You may know his name from the original. hamilton cast and as the man behind many famous movie soundtracks, such as Charm, in the heights (which he created for musical theater), and of course, the original Moaña.
It has been confirmed that Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear would write the music for the film, two Grammy-winning artists – which is not bad at all; It's a shame Miranda isn't returning for what was possibly her best score for Disney yet (in my opinion).
However, we do know that the score's composer, Mark Mancina, will return., so at least you can expect the score to offer the same experience.
Honestly, I'm very excited about moana 2, and I know I'll be at the theater the moment it comes out. Is time for a moana look again.
