Summary

• Disney has confirmed that Moana 2 is happening, and it will be released on November 27, 2024.
• The sequel will see Moana and Maui sailing across the ocean in search of dangerous lost waters.
• While the return of Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as Moana is confirmed, the rest of the cast is still unknown.

After years of waiting, Disney has finally confirmed that Moana 2 is on the way, and the studio has even revealed the film's release date. Moana was a critically acclaimed adventure for Disney back in 2016, which featured voice performances from Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, and Jemaine Clement. The movie follows the title character, a young Polynesian girl selected by the ocean to find a demigod named Maui (Johnson) and return a mystical relic to its rightful owner.

Moana featured great characters, an emotional story, stunning animation, and catchy musical numbers, with Lin-Manuel Miranda writing some of the songs. Taika Waititi wrote an early version of the script too, though the film would change radically during development. The movie would prove to be a worldwide smash hit and earned a Best Animated Feature nomination at the 2017 Academy Awards. Given the film was instantly beloved by audiences, it felt like Moana 2 was a given, but it has taken until 2024 to be formally announced.

Moana 2 Latest News

Footage Premieres At CinemaCon

Not long after the first details about the highly-anticipated sequel were revealed, the latest news sees new footage of Moana 2 premier at CinemaCon. Coming during Disney's massive presentation at the yearly movie expo, a teaser trailer for Moana 2 was screened which shows the titular hero returning to her island after a long voyage. It then cuts to her using a conch shell to commune with a water spirit. It's unknown if the teaser will be released for public consumption in in the future, or if it will be part of a larger trailer.

Moana 2 Release Date

The Sequel Sets Sail In November

While the announcement of Moana 2 wasn't that shocking, the reveal that the movie would premiere on November 27th, 2024 was quite a surprise. Disney is never shy about establishing long timelines for their movies, and the recently confirmed movies like Frozen 3 and Toy Story 5 aren't expected until 2026. Moana 2, on the other hand, is most likely nearly completed since the release date is coming so soon.

Moana 2 Cast

The Rock & Auli'i Cravalho Return In The Sequel

Despite being released later in 2024, nothing is confirmed about the cast of Moana 2 beyond its two returning main stars. With that said the voice cast of the sequel will be a familiar one with the confirmation that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is back on board to play the mischievous but ultimately loveable demi-god Maui. Furthermore, Auli'i Cravalho has returned to voice the adventurous young Moana, and the sequel gives her a chance to add more nuance to the character now that she's three years older. No other cast members are known, but Disney promises new characters for the sequel.

The confirmed cast of Moana 2 includes:

Moana 2 Story

Another Seafaring Journey

Though the full details won't be revealed for some time, Disney did offer a few clues about the story by revealing the basic plot for the sequel. Moana 2 will see the titular hero rejoin the demi-god Maui as they sail across the ocean in search of dangerous lost waters and other civilizations. The announcement also hinted at more characters by way of Moana's unlikely crew of sailors, but nothing else is known about them yet. It's certain Moana 2 will feature high adventure, but it is the heartfelt aspects of the first that shone the brightest.