Moana 2 : The wait is over movie coming to theatres very soon
The line where the sky meets the sea is calling Moana once again. Bob Iger, the chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, announced that Moana 2, Disney Animation’s brand-new full-length follow-up to the Oscar-nominated movie from 2016, will hit theaters in 2024.
Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger. “And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
“Moana 2” will take viewers on a “expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers,” according to Disney. Moana must travel to the far reaches of Oceania and into hazardous, long-lost waters after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors. This will be an adventure unlike anything she has ever experienced.
Dave Derrick Jr., who also directed the first movie, will helm the follow-up, which will feature music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, as well as Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina.
Disney saw great success at the box office with “Moana,” earning over $680 million. Over a billion hours of the movie were streamed on Disney+ last year.
During a Disney shareholders meeting in April of last year, Dwayne Johnson also revealed plans for a different live-action remake of the original movie.
“Humbled to say we’re bringing Moana’s beautiful story to the live-action big screen! Maui changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with Disney to tell our story through the realm of music and dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people,” he tweeted.
Original star Auli’i Cravalho will not voice the titular character in the live-action film. She will be an executive producer on the film.
“I can’t wait to find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength,” Cravalho said.