Moana 2 formally introduced for a 2024 launch, however the press launch doesn’t point out Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho returning.
You’re welcome… once more. Disney CEO Bob Iger introduced right now that Moana 2 is within the works. The unique animated film was launched in 2016 and proved to be fairly the hit, grossing $682 million worldwide, and featured various earworms. The sequel is clearly additional alongside than anticipated, as Iger revealed that the animated film will truly hit theaters later this yr on November twenty seventh.
“Moana stays an extremely fashionable franchise,” stated Iger, “and we are able to’t wait to provide you extra of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 involves theaters this November.” A primary-look picture and a particular have a look at the movie have additionally been launched; you possibly can test these out beneath.
Moana 2 will take “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 in contrast to something she’s ever confronted.” Dave Derrick Jr. directed the sequel, with music by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina.
Whilst you would assume that Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho can be again to reprise their roles of Maui and Moana, the press launch makes no point out of them or any solid members. Right here’s hoping that we’ll get an official announcement of their return at a later date.
If you happen to’re questioning how the sequel seemingly got here out of nowhere, Iger talked about that it had initially been developed as a TV sequence for Disney+ earlier than they determined to remodel it right into a function movie. Along with Moana 2, there’s additionally a live-action Moana film in growth. Hamilton director Thomas Kail is slated to direct the film, which options Dwayne Johnson reprising his function of Maui in addition to producing by his Seven Bucks Productions banner.