Disney fans, get ready to set sail once again! Walt Disney Animation Studios has just released a captivating new trailer for Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 hit, during the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The trailer, which received an enthusiastic response from fans, offers a thrilling glimpse into the next chapter of Moana’s journey, and we’ve got all the details you need to know.
A Powerful Reveal at D23
The trailer was introduced in grand style by Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, who return as the voices of Moana and Maui, respectively. The duo took the stage together for the first time at D23, much to the delight of fans. Cravalho dazzled the audience with a live performance of “We’re Back,” a new song from the film, accompanied by dynamic dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia, directed by Tiana Liufau. The performance set the tone for the epic adventure that awaits, with Johnson leading the crowd in a spirited “chee hoo!” chant.
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Set three years after the events of the original film, Moana 2 sees Moana and Maui embarking on a brand-new voyage that takes them far beyond the familiar waters of Oceania. When Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, she must gather a crew of unlikely seafarers and navigate treacherous, long-lost waters to face challenges unlike anything she’s encountered before. This new adventure promises to be filled with danger, discovery, and the same heartwarming spirit that made the first film a beloved classic.
Returning Favorites and New Faces
The sequel brings back many of the original film’s beloved characters, including Heihei, Pua the pig, and the mischievous Kakamora, but it also introduces new voices and characters that will surely capture the hearts of audiences. Returning cast members include Rachel House as Moana’s Grandma Tala, Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui, and Nicole Scherzinger as Moana’s mother, Sina. New additions to the voice cast include Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who voices Moana’s adorable little sister, Simea.
Music plays a central role in Moana 2, with an impressive lineup of talent contributing to the film’s soundtrack. Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina have crafted a score that promises to be both enchanting and exhilarating. The film’s directors, David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, have collaborated closely with this stellar music team to ensure that the songs enhance the story’s emotional depth and epic scale.
Moana 2 is set to hit theaters on November 27, 2024, and it’s clear that Disney is pulling out all the stops to make this sequel a must-see event. The newly released trailer and images give just a taste of the magic that awaits, and fans of all ages are sure to be captivated by the next chapter in Moana’s journey.
About Moana 2
U.S. Release Date: November 27, 2024
Directed by: David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
Produced by: Christina Chen, Yvett Merino
Executive produced by: Jennifer Lee, Jared Bush and Dwayne Johnson
Music by: Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa‘i, Mark Mancina
Voice Cast: Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda
SYNOPSIS:
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
The voice cast also includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i,and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. “Moana 2” opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Are you ready to join Moana on her next great adventure? What are you most excited to see in Moana 2? Share your thoughts and excitement with us on social media and let the journey begin!
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