Moana 2 made waves at the Annecy Animation Festival, where Walt Disney Animation Studios showcased exclusive footage, music, and storyboard art during their presentation. The highly anticipated sequel introduces returning voices, including Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui, alongside new characters and an exciting plot.
Fresh Beginnings Three Years Later
Directors David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand revealed that Moana 2 begins three years after the original film. Moana is shown exploring uncharted waters, searching for new islands, and mapping the ocean in hopes of discovering other people. We begin our story with Moana, three years after the first film. She’s exploring the seas, searching for new islands, mapping the ocean…
Original Music Strikes a Chord
The presentation included an original song from songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear during which Moana makes a stunning discovery while returning to her village. This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect with our people across the entire ocean!
Tension During a Ceremony
One scene depicts Moana participating in a ceremony only for it to be interrupted by a lightning strike. Director Derrick commented on this moment by saying, That can’t be good.
Introducing New Characters
A slew of new characters joins the familiar faces from the first film. Among them is Moana’s younger sister Simea, an engineer named Loto, a farmer named Kele, and Moni – described as the island’s most passionate storyteller who is obsessed with Maui.
Maui’s Return Under Scrutiny
The sequel brings back Maui under contentious circumstances. Maui has been accused by other Polynesian Gods and Goddesses of stealing a powerful item known as the Peace-Keeping Stone.
Kakamora Tribe’s Fearsome Return
Maui and Moana encounter the kakamora tribe halfway through the film, evoking memories of chaotic chases reminiscent of Mad Max: Fury Road. One of these cacophonous warriors bears a striking resemblance to Baymax from Big Hero 6.
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