Relating to sequels, nobody can do ’em higher than Disney. Simply have a look at Toy Story 2 (by way of soon-to-be Toy Story 5). Or Discovering Dory. Or Monsters College?! So it is smart that the anticipation is thru the roof for Moana 2, which was simply introduced this previous February, seemingly out of the blue, and proper on the heels of the live-action Moana that’s additionally within the works, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson taking his position on as Maui once more.
And now, beginning immediately, we have now our first actual, 2-minute trailer to feast our eyes on. To not point out a have a look at a number of new characters and a way of what the plot holds.
The scene begins with a conch shell washed up on the seaside — and Moana blowing into it. The we see her setting off on one other journey, alongside her trusty rooster Heihei and pig good friend Pua.
Her boat is so much greater and niceer now — and is that somebody new aboard that we will’t fairly see?
“This can be a name from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our folks throughout your entire ocean,” Moana says in a voice over, giving us some concept of what the sequel will likely be about.
And within the ultimate seconds, we see the return of Maui, who appears to be signing up for no matter new quest is forward.
The trailer additionally confirms the film’s launch date of November 27, the day earlier than Thanksgiving 2024.
That is the primary time we’ve seen footage from the film apart for the *very quick* preview that dropped in Februar, courtesy of the official Walt Disney Animation Studios TikTok account. Between the bellow of Maui and the revealing of the particular launch date (sure, actually!), the sneak-attack teaser generated a variety of buzz.
However is there extra just below the floor? Here is all the things we all know up to now.
Is that this legit? Are they actually making an animated Moana 2?
Sure! Whereas it is doable that the preliminary teaser preview made its strategy to you courtesy of an unofficial account’s repost in your FYP, that is the actual deal. Other than the authenticated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ TikTok account releasing the clip, Disney additionally revealed a press launch from the corporate’s CEO, Bob Iger.
“Moana stays an extremely fashionable franchise, and we will not wait to offer you extra of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 involves theaters this November,” mentioned Iger.
After which we obtained an official first trailer this Could.
Who will star in Moana 2?
Contemplating followers simply came upon about Moana 2 on Feb. 7, there aren’t many confirmed particulars but. Nevertheless, we do know a number of issues — considered one of which is that Johnson will reprise his position because the charismatic-albeit-conceited Maui.
It is unclear if Auli’i Cravalho, who initially voiced Moana, will return for the sequel. Silver lining: She has signed on to government produce the live-action Moana, slated for launch in 2025.
Additionally probably not returning? The movie’s unique composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Moana 2’s music staff lists Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina. Whereas the soundtrack absolutely rests in succesful palms (and voices), this is hoping for an additional announcement concerning Miranda’s return.
When does Moana 2 launch?
Followers have one thing to be further grateful for heading into the vacations this 12 months — Moana 2 hits theaters on Nov. 27, 2024, simply sooner or later forward of Thanksgiving.
For these counting down: That is lower than a 12 months away! Whereas which means you most likely will not have the ability to purchase a DVD to place underneath the tree, you’ll see it in theaters all through the vacation season and sure stream it on demand on Disney+ quickly after that.
What is going to Moana 2 be about?
The road the place the sky meets the ocean? It is calling once more.
Per the official Disney launch, Moana 2 “takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an sudden name from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana should journey to the far seas of Oceania and into harmful, long-lost waters for an journey not like something she’s ever confronted.”
What might that probably imply? Solely time will inform. However for this journey, Moana will doubtless not be leaving Montanui alone or with simply Maui. Now that she’s proven her father what she’s made from and the way vital it’s to face your fears, he is more likely to let her set sail with a few of the others from her village.
Maybe this journey will discover Moana studying to steer a band of reluctant followers. Most fun for a lot of younger Moana followers, when you look carefully on the launched photograph, it appears like Pua will be part of Moana on the journey this time! And whereas Moana’s grandmother’s time on Earth has handed, we hope to see a go to from a really particular stingray alongside the way in which, too.
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