Everything We Know About ‘Moana 2’ So Far
Disney’s Moana will be cresting new waves in November with an another animated adventure.
The young Wayfinder will have some new and familiar faces alongside her as she takes on a new mission from the ancestors, which brings her across the seas of Oceania, according to the film’s synopsis.
More from Deadline
For all the everything we know about Moana 2, find more details below:
When does Moana 2 come out?
The sequel film arrives in theaters Wednesday, November 27, just a day before Thanksgiving.
What is Moana 2 about?
The official synopsis of the film reads: “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.”
RELATED: ‘Moana’ Live Action Cast Vs. Animated Characters
The sequel reunites Moana (Auli’I Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) three years following the events of the first film. From the trailers that have been released, it looks like Moana is tasked with a call from the ancestors to reunite all the people of the islands of Oceania by setting foot on one specific island. Of course, she will face antagonists along the way.
Matangi, a woman surrounded by what look like bats in the glow of a purple orb, looks like an antagonist, claiming Maui and Moana will be destroyed. A formidable purple storm complete with swirling vortex makes Maui “miss the lava monster” from the first film in the full trailer.
Who is in the cast of Moana 2? Will there be new characters in Moana 2?
Aside from Cravalho and Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger and more will return to reprise their roles. House voices Moana’s Gramma Tala, Morrison voices Chief Tui and Scherzinger voices Moana’s mother Sina.
It seems Moana will also have some company on her adventures in a crew of some sort. Her little sister Simea (Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda) will also appear in the film.
What happened in the original Moana (2016)?
In 2016, audiences were introduced to the adventurous sailor who wanted to go beyond the barrier reef surrounding her island from the moment viewers met her. Her father Chief Tui forbid her to do so because he knew how dangerous things were. But to save her declining island from starvation, drought and disease, Moana took the emerald gemstone offered to her by her friend The Ocean and sought out the demigod Maui to make him take her to Te Fiti in order to return the heart of the earthly goddess. The film began with the shape-shifting antagonist stealing the fertile land’s heart and causing the blight that spread to the other islands.
Is there a trailer for Moana 2?
Yes! There are a few trailers teasing what is in store for Moana 2. One trailer broke a record for most views for a Disney animated film.
View the full trailer below:
And the teaser trailer below:
Best of Deadline
Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.