Moana 2: First Look Unveiled, Plot Details, and Release Date Announced

Walt Disney Animation Studios has made a surprise announcement: the sequel to ‘Moana‘ is in the works. Also, a live-action reimagining is scheduled to hit theaters on June 27, 2025.

In a statement, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said, “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise, and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda will not return to co-write the songs for ‘Moana 2’. The songs will be penned by Abigail Barlow, Opetaia Foa’i, Mark Mancina, and Emily Bear. David Derrick Jr., who previously served as a storyboard artist for the original film, will take the helm as director.

What is the Plot of ‘Moana 2’?

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

‘Moana 2’ Release Date:

‘Moana 2’ will hit theaters on November 27, 2024.

Upcoming Animated Sequels From Disney:

• Inside Out 2: June 14, 2024
• Moana 2: November 27, 2024
• Zootopia 2: 2025
• Toy Story 5: 2026
• Frozen 3: 2026

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