The sea… it calls her.
The first trailer for the highly anticipated sequel Moana 2 premiered last Wednesday. Initially planned as a series for Disney+, this follow-up to the beloved 2016 animated film now grants the ocean voyager a full theatrical return. Scheduled to hit theaters on November 27, the film features returning voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and Maui.
An Emotional Reunion Awaits
The trailer reveals a now-older Moana reuniting with Maui in an effort to reconnect her people across vast oceanic expanses. Moana, guided by her wayfinding ancestors, embarks on a daring mission into long-lost waters of Oceania, set three years after the original.
Returning Stars and Fresh Faces
Casting confirmations by Steven McIntosh
ensure fans that both Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson are reprising their pivotal roles. Celebrating her return, Cravalho shared her excitement on Instagram, suggesting fans prepare to sail “beyond the reef” this November.
A Trailer That Captivated Millions
Dwayne Johnson sparked immense anticipation on social media, teasing the trailer’s release with an intriguing poster featuring Maui’s hook and Moana’s oar forming the numeral ‘two’ on a sandy beach. The scene also shows Moana blowing into a conch shell at twilight.
New Directions Behind The Scenes
The sequel is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., known for his work on Strange World and contributions to the original Moana. Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t be returning for music composition but Mark Mancina, Opetaia Foa, Abigail Barlow, and Emily Bear will collaborate to craft the film’s new songs.
Awaiting Another Adventure
The forthcoming venture also introduces new seafarers joining Moana and Maui. Their journey promises fresh challenges and discoveries, captivating audiences with expansive exploration themes.
A Box Office Contender
With financial success almost assured judging by its predecessor’s performance—$690 million worldwide earnings and over a billion hours streamed annually—the future bodes well for Moana 2.
Disney enthusiasts should mark their calendars for November 27, 2024. Competition stiffens as fans eagerly await further details and sneak peeks of this thrilling new chapter in Moana’s story.
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