Current:Home > MarketsA 'Moana' sequel is coming this fall. Here's everything we know so far. -Wealthify
A 'Moana' sequel is coming this fall. Here's everything we know so far.
SignalHub View
Date:2025-04-08 06:22:07
It is the moment we've all been waiting for, yet didn't see coming.
Moana Waialiki of Motunui is returning to the big screen for "an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced," Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced Wednesday.
First developed as a TV series, the plot grew into a film because of the demand for "more," Iger shared. The "Moana" franchise remains an "incredibly popular," Iger said, so this November, fans will get what they've been waiting for.
Here's everything we know so far about "Moana 2."
'Moana 2' release date
"Moana 2" will hit theaters the day before Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, 2024, Iger announced.
'Moana 2' teaser trailer
An official trailer has not been released for the sequel, but a teaser dropped Wednesday announcing Moana's return and giving fans a date to circle on the calendar.
'Moana 2' plot
Not a lot has been revealed about the plot of "Moana 2," but we know that fans are in for a wild ride.
"Moana 2" will be an "expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers," Iger said.
Moana will head out on a dangerous mission to the far seas after receiving daring instruction from her ancestors.
Lin Manuel Miranda not returning for 'Moana 2'
Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose work on the first film's soundtrack was nominated for two Academy Awards, will not be working on the 'Moana 2' soundtrack, according to Variety.
USA TODAY has reached out to Disney for more information.
"Moana" wouldn't be "Moana" without songs "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome." Fans wonder if the sequel will have the same magic.
"For all of the hate he gets, Lin writes a mean freaking soundtrack and ESPECIALLY delivered with Moana so this would be such a shame," one X user wrote, with fans in the comments saying, "then we will not be watching."
Singer/songwriter Abigail Barlow and composer Emily Bear will join Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina, who worked on the first film, to compose the music for the sequel, according to Variety.
'Welcome Home, Franklin':New Peanuts special on Apple TV+ flips a script 50-years deep: What to know
'Moana 2' cast and crew
“Moana 2” was directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and will feature music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i.
No details have been released about the voice actors, but Auli’i Cravalho will be returning for the sequel to voice Moana.
'Moana' success, sequel not the same as the live action
The first film was a great success. Disney expects the same for the sequel. "Moana" generated more than $680 million at the box office, Iger shared. "Moana 2" may be the thing to boost Disney after a tough box office year.
Moana was streamed over 1 billion hours last year on Disney+ as well, Iger said.
USA TODAY film critic Brian Truitt praised the animated comedy's music and the "refreshing" title character Moana in his review.
"The 'Hamilton' creator (Miranda) and the island personalities of 'Moana' make beautiful music together in this charming seafaring epic," Truitt wrote.
Keep in mind that “Moana 2” is separate from the studio’s live-action remake, which is still in the works featuring Dwayne Johnson as the tattooed demigod Maui. Cravalho will not be in the live action.
Contributing: Associated Press
veryGood! (5)
Related
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Amazon sellers say they made a good living — until Amazon figured it out
- Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government
- DWTS' Sasha Farber Gushing About Ex Emma Slater Proves They Are the Friendliest Exes
- FBI: California woman brought sword, whip and other weapons into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
- How to talk to children about the violence in Israel and Gaza
- Israeli-American teen recalls seeing parents die during Hamas attack
- Horoscopes Today, October 11, 2023
- Kourtney Kardashian Cradles 9-Month-Old Son Rocky in New Photo
- “Addictive” social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
Ranking
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights
- Fantasy football rankings for Week 6: Jaguars look like a team on the rise
- Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown in custody on first-degree murder charge in mother's slaying
- Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections
- Kansas becomes the 10th state to require 2-person train crews, despite the industry’s objections
- NHL says players cannot use rainbow-colored sticks on Pride nights
- Republicans appear no closer to choosing a new leader after candidate forum
Recommendation
Family of explorer who died in the Titan sub implosion seeks $50M-plus in wrongful death lawsuit
China loses team eventing place at Paris Olympics because horse found with a ‘controlled medication’
Missouri high school teacher suspended for having porn site page has resigned, superintendent says
Rena Sofer returns to ‘General Hospital’ as fan favorite Lois after more than 25 years
Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
Book excerpt: Sly Stone's memoir, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Canadian autoworkers and General Motors reach a tentative contract agreement
Fantasy football rankings for Week 6: Jaguars look like a team on the rise