“Moana 2” is a 2024 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Serving as the sequel to the 2016 film “Moana,” it features Auliʻi Cravalho reprising her role as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui. The film was directed by David Derrick Jr., marking his feature-length directorial debut.
The plot follows Moana, three years after her initial adventure, as she teams up with Maui to locate the lost island of Motufetu and lift a curse threatening her people. The film also introduces new characters, including Loto, a canoe designer voiced by Rose Matafeo, and Kele, a grumpy farmer portrayed by David Fane.
“Moana 2” premiered on November 27, 2024, in the United States, and has received mixed reviews from critics. While the animation and music have been praised, some have found the plot derivative compared to the original film. The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.