What you need to know:
The sequel to the 2016 film already has a late 2024 release date and even a small trailer.
They were already too late, the network… but it was compiled: Moana 2 is on the way. This was confirmed by Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, during an interview with CNBC (via Variety).
This is a rather strange announcement, as it was already mentioned that it took a long time to release a sequel to the story. But the most surprising thing is that the film The official release date is the end of 2024.
Disney preferred to make a theatrical sequel rather than a TV series
Well, Disney had planned to continue the 2016 film. The thing is that originally It was decided to make a series for Disney+which was pretty strange considering a successful film franchise will most likely get a second film.
In the end, the Mickey Mouse company changed their plans and effectively made another film. “Moana is still an incredibly popular franchise and we can’t wait to show you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes out…”said Bob Iger in the announcement of the film, of which they also shared an official image that we leave you below.
The synopsis, a small preview and the release date of “Moana 2”
The first part was notable at the time for being one of the first Disney stories The main character was assigned a different role. Unlike the princesses of years past, Moana’s story didn’t focus on Overcome adversity to find true love.
Here we were shown the protagonist on a journey that leads her to discover her calling that goes beyond the role of chieftain of her island tribe. And so we see how she faces an ancient threat that threatened nature and its inhabitants. this in the conflict between the goddess Te Fiti and the demon Te Kā.
As you may recall, the first film ended with Moana assuming her role as island chief and spiritual leader. and they set off on a new adventure with Maui as their companion. Although it is unknown what the new installment’s twist and antagonist will be, this is the official synopsis Disney shared about the sequel:
“Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new journey with Moana, Maui and a new crew of unlikely sailors. After receiving an unexpected call from her pioneering ancestors, Moana must journey to the distant seas of Oceania and dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike any other..
And like I said, we already have a release date for it Moana 2, which will be released in cinemas on November 27, 2024.. Check out the short trailer that Disney recently shared below.
There is also a live action coming
This is apparently not the only project that the Disney franchise will have… The announcement of Moana 2 and its release date is after Dwayne Johnson, who played Maui, will announce in 2023 that he will be working on a live-action adaptation from the first animated episode.
Details are still scarce, but that is known The live-action premieres on June 27, 2025. We’re waiting for the next details so you don’t miss anything.