Check out the new teaser trailer (above) for Walt Disney Animated Studios’ Moana 2. Moana voyages back to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui, respectively.
Opening only in theaters on November 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, Moana 2 features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
#Moana2 is only in theaters on November 27, 2024!
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Opening only in theaters on November 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, Moana 2 features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
#Moana2 is only in theaters on November 27, 2024!
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- 5/31/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Thanksgiving may be months away, but audiences are already getting ready to feast on Moana 2.
A trailer for the movie was viewed by 178 million people in its first 24 hours this week, more than any other trailer for a film in the history of Disney’s animated empire, which is made up of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. (Moana is from Disney Animation.)
In terms of trailer viewership, the previous record for Pixar was Inside Out 2 (157 million), and the best for Disney Animation was Frozen 2 (116 million). The Moana 2 trailer also came in above Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (113 million).
The Moana 2 trailer will play before Inside Out 2, which opens in theaters June 14. The upcoming Pixar sequel is tracking to open to $80 million-$85 million, although one service believes it will cross $90 million. Both films are good news for Disney’s animation empire, as Pixar, in particular, has been struggling.
A trailer for the movie was viewed by 178 million people in its first 24 hours this week, more than any other trailer for a film in the history of Disney’s animated empire, which is made up of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. (Moana is from Disney Animation.)
In terms of trailer viewership, the previous record for Pixar was Inside Out 2 (157 million), and the best for Disney Animation was Frozen 2 (116 million). The Moana 2 trailer also came in above Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (113 million).
The Moana 2 trailer will play before Inside Out 2, which opens in theaters June 14. The upcoming Pixar sequel is tracking to open to $80 million-$85 million, although one service believes it will cross $90 million. Both films are good news for Disney’s animation empire, as Pixar, in particular, has been struggling.
- 5/30/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s looking like Disney will make a big comeback at the Thanksgiving box office: Their Moana 2 trailer which dropped Wednesday has become the studio’s most watched ever for an animated movie, clocking 178M views in 24 hours.
That traffic sails by previous record holders Inside Out 2 (157Mm) and Frozen 2 (116Mm).
The figure also comes in above Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (113Mm).
Views are solely from online across TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. There were very positive reactions for the animation, love of the original film and character fanship. Moana, Maui, and Pua were standout characters with audiences calling out how Moana is one of their favorite Disney characters of all-time. All this is very good considering this was a project originally conceived as a Disney+ series that the studio flipped to the big screen.
Pic is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller,...
That traffic sails by previous record holders Inside Out 2 (157Mm) and Frozen 2 (116Mm).
The figure also comes in above Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (113Mm).
Views are solely from online across TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. There were very positive reactions for the animation, love of the original film and character fanship. Moana, Maui, and Pua were standout characters with audiences calling out how Moana is one of their favorite Disney characters of all-time. All this is very good considering this was a project originally conceived as a Disney+ series that the studio flipped to the big screen.
Pic is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Un emocionante viaje con insólitos marineros. © Disney
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Vaiana 2” (o “Moana 2” en su versión original), la secuela del largometraje de Disney nominado al Oscar a la Mejor Película de Animación en 2016, que en un principio, se concibió como una serie para Disney Plus+ antes de ser convertida en una secuela para salas de cine.
“Vaiana 2”, el musical animado de Walt Disney Animation Studios, reúne a Vaiana y Maui tres años después en un nuevo y emocionante viaje junto a una tripulación de insólitos marineros. Tras recibir una inesperada llamada de sus antepasados, Vaiana debe viajar a los lejanos mares de Oceanía y adentrarse en peligrosas aguas perdidas hace mucho tiempo para vivir una aventura sin precedentes.
En esta nueva película vuelven Auli’i Cravalho y Dwayne Johnson como Vaiana y el semidiós Maui en su versión original. Por otro lado,...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Vaiana 2” (o “Moana 2” en su versión original), la secuela del largometraje de Disney nominado al Oscar a la Mejor Película de Animación en 2016, que en un principio, se concibió como una serie para Disney Plus+ antes de ser convertida en una secuela para salas de cine.
“Vaiana 2”, el musical animado de Walt Disney Animation Studios, reúne a Vaiana y Maui tres años después en un nuevo y emocionante viaje junto a una tripulación de insólitos marineros. Tras recibir una inesperada llamada de sus antepasados, Vaiana debe viajar a los lejanos mares de Oceanía y adentrarse en peligrosas aguas perdidas hace mucho tiempo para vivir una aventura sin precedentes.
En esta nueva película vuelven Auli’i Cravalho y Dwayne Johnson como Vaiana y el semidiós Maui en su versión original. Por otro lado,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
How far will they go this time around?
On Wednesday, Disney released the first teaser for “Moana 2,” the studio’s anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit “Moana.” The animated film – which was originally designed as a television series for Disney+ before being turned into a feature project and dated for this year – once again stars Auli’i Cravalho as the title character and Dwayne Johnson as the outlandish demigod Maui.
Here’s the logline, provided by Disney: Moana and Maui reunite three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
The sequel is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller with original songs from Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear,...
On Wednesday, Disney released the first teaser for “Moana 2,” the studio’s anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit “Moana.” The animated film – which was originally designed as a television series for Disney+ before being turned into a feature project and dated for this year – once again stars Auli’i Cravalho as the title character and Dwayne Johnson as the outlandish demigod Maui.
Here’s the logline, provided by Disney: Moana and Maui reunite three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
The sequel is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller with original songs from Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Disney has just released the trailer for the upcoming “Moana 2” film. I was concerned about how the animation would be given that it was meant to be a show and fodder for Disney+, but what we can see so far looks good.
Disney Animation on X posted the trailer earlier today.
Moana and Maui are back
Watch the new trailer for Disney’s #Moana2 now and see the movie only in theaters November 27, 2024! pic.twitter.com/3J2QPRtlSg
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) May 29, 2024
They also released a new poster:
It’s time to set sail Check out the new poster for Disney’s #Moana2, coming to theaters November 27, 2024! pic.twitter.com/ZhG8WDthOI
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) May 29, 2024
The film takes place three years after the first one. Here’s the synopsis from the trailer:
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
Disney Animation on X posted the trailer earlier today.
Moana and Maui are back
Watch the new trailer for Disney’s #Moana2 now and see the movie only in theaters November 27, 2024! pic.twitter.com/3J2QPRtlSg
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) May 29, 2024
They also released a new poster:
It’s time to set sail Check out the new poster for Disney’s #Moana2, coming to theaters November 27, 2024! pic.twitter.com/ZhG8WDthOI
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) May 29, 2024
The film takes place three years after the first one. Here’s the synopsis from the trailer:
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
- 5/29/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Walt Disney Animated Studios’ has debuted a new teaser trailer for ‘Moana 2.’
Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – ‘Batman’ spin-off series ‘The Penguin’ to hit Sky in the UK; Teaser trailer released
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Coming to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui.
The movie reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, the animation features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Also in trailers – ‘Batman’ spin-off series ‘The Penguin’ to hit Sky in the UK; Teaser trailer released
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- 5/29/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The first trailer for Moana 2 has just dropped (via Toonado.com) ahead of the sequel's release in theaters this November.
This sneak peek doesn't give too much away about the story, though we see that Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) will be heading on a new adventure which reunites her with the demigod Maui (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson).
It was only in February when Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed plans for a Moana sequel. While the news generated excitement among Disney Animation fans, it felt like the movie came out of nowhere.
It was in 2020 when we first learned of plans for a Moana sequel TV series on Disney+. The idea was for it to serve as a loose follow-up in the same way as the streamer's Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Up sequels. So, what changed?
Moana 2's shift from streaming to theaters was set in motion when Disney...
This sneak peek doesn't give too much away about the story, though we see that Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) will be heading on a new adventure which reunites her with the demigod Maui (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson).
It was only in February when Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed plans for a Moana sequel. While the news generated excitement among Disney Animation fans, it felt like the movie came out of nowhere.
It was in 2020 when we first learned of plans for a Moana sequel TV series on Disney+. The idea was for it to serve as a loose follow-up in the same way as the streamer's Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Up sequels. So, what changed?
Moana 2's shift from streaming to theaters was set in motion when Disney...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Moana 2Screenshot: Disney/YouTube
Just how far will Moana go? The generic marketing answer for the upcoming Moana 2 is “Further than ever before!” It’s unclear just how different this sequel adventure is from the fantastical journey Moana took in the original movie. But a new trailer for the film,...
Just how far will Moana go? The generic marketing answer for the upcoming Moana 2 is “Further than ever before!” It’s unclear just how different this sequel adventure is from the fantastical journey Moana took in the original movie. But a new trailer for the film,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Released back in 2016, Moana was a proper hit for Disney and became one of the company’s most beloved new movies, with Moana soon becoming a part of the Disney Princess brand. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson did a great job in providing the voices for Moana and Maui, respectively, which is why the announcement of a sequel did not really surprise us; the film was a hit with children, and the adults liked it as well. It also represents Disney’s diversity policy well, so the announcement of a sequel wasn’t all that surprising. We reported earlier that a trailer was shown to people attending CinemaCon, and we can now confirm that the trailer is officially out, confirming the release date of the film, which is set for November 27, 2024.
A lot of the information about the movie is unknown as of the time of writing, but Disney is...
A lot of the information about the movie is unknown as of the time of writing, but Disney is...
- 5/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Journey back to the tranquil locations of the tropical beaches and vast oceans with the new teaser trailer for Moana 2. Disney has just shared the new look at the sequel to the popular 2016 film starring Dwayne Johnson and Auli‘i Cravalho as their respective characters — Maui and Moana. In addition to the teaser trailer, Disney has also released a couple of teaser posters that sets the stage for a new adventure across the sea.
The official synopsis from Disney reads,
“Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced...
The official synopsis from Disney reads,
“Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced...
- 5/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Check out the new teaser trailer for Walt Disney Animated Studios’ Moana 2. Moana voyages back to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui, respectively.
The original film Moana opened to positive reviews and was a box office hit! Worldwide it took in over $643 million. It also received 2 Oscar nominations for Best Song (Lin-Manuel Miranda – “How Far I’ll Go”) and Best Animated Feature Film.
Jim Batts wrote in his review that the 2016 movie, “is a gorgeous feast for the eyes and ears.”
Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
The original film Moana opened to positive reviews and was a box office hit! Worldwide it took in over $643 million. It also received 2 Oscar nominations for Best Song (Lin-Manuel Miranda – “How Far I’ll Go”) and Best Animated Feature Film.
Jim Batts wrote in his review that the 2016 movie, “is a gorgeous feast for the eyes and ears.”
Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
- 5/29/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
What can we say, except... the first trailer for Disney Animation sequel Moana 2 has officially arrived. You’re welcome! Yes, it’s almost time to head back to Motonui, as the Polynesian princess heads back to the big screen for a new adventure. Auli’i Cravalho is back to voice the titular character, and Dwayne Johnson also returns as shape-shifting demigod Maui. Watch the trailer here:
This second film is set three years after the original, and sees Moana heading off on a new voyage after receiving a message from past generations. As she says in the trailer, “This is a call from the ancestors, to sail to new skies, and reconnect our people across the entire ocean.” Cue some gorgeous sun-soaked animation, showing Moana exploring the depths of the ocean, experiencing a mystical lightning strike, and venturing into new lands. She won’t be voyaging alone, of course, as...
This second film is set three years after the original, and sees Moana heading off on a new voyage after receiving a message from past generations. As she says in the trailer, “This is a call from the ancestors, to sail to new skies, and reconnect our people across the entire ocean.” Cue some gorgeous sun-soaked animation, showing Moana exploring the depths of the ocean, experiencing a mystical lightning strike, and venturing into new lands. She won’t be voyaging alone, of course, as...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Disney has revealed the teaser trailer for Moana 2. Set to open in theaters on November 27th, 2024, the animated sequel reunites Moana and Maui three years after the events of the original film, as they embark on “an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.”
Original stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui, respectively, while the sequel will feature music from Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina. David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller directed the project.
Moana 2 was originally announced as a Disney+ series, but was retooled as a feature-length filmed after Bob Iger returned as the head of Disney in hopes that it would provide a boon to the company’s theatrical business.
Along with the animated sequel, a live-action Moana film is also in development, with Johnson attached to star as Maui. It’s...
Original stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui, respectively, while the sequel will feature music from Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina. David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller directed the project.
Moana 2 was originally announced as a Disney+ series, but was retooled as a feature-length filmed after Bob Iger returned as the head of Disney in hopes that it would provide a boon to the company’s theatrical business.
Along with the animated sequel, a live-action Moana film is also in development, with Johnson attached to star as Maui. It’s...
- 5/29/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho are back in action with the first trailer for Disney’s sequel movie Moana 2.
David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller directed the animated feature that is set to hit theaters Nov. 27. The film centers on Moana (Cravalho) heading out on an unexpected adventure in long-lost waters after receiving a call from her trailblazing ancestors. Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui.
“This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean,” Moana says in the trailer as the adventure is teased.
The project was originally developed as a television series before being reworked as a theatrical sequel. Featuring new songs from Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Moana 2 counts Christina Chen and Yvett Merino as producers.
Disney is also behind a live-action Moana remake from director Thomas Kail. That film is...
David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller directed the animated feature that is set to hit theaters Nov. 27. The film centers on Moana (Cravalho) heading out on an unexpected adventure in long-lost waters after receiving a call from her trailblazing ancestors. Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui.
“This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean,” Moana says in the trailer as the adventure is teased.
The project was originally developed as a television series before being reworked as a theatrical sequel. Featuring new songs from Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Moana 2 counts Christina Chen and Yvett Merino as producers.
Disney is also behind a live-action Moana remake from director Thomas Kail. That film is...
- 5/29/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The ocean beckons in a new trailer for Moana 2, a sequel to Walt Disney Animation Studios’s 2016 musical adventure Moana. The action-packed clip showcases the return of voice actors Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Moana and her demigod pal Maui as Moana embarks on a new journey with her adorable animal sidekicks.
The film, directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, was initially announced as an animated Disney+ series but was reimagined into a sequel film. The official synopsis notes, “After receiving...
The film, directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, was initially announced as an animated Disney+ series but was reimagined into a sequel film. The official synopsis notes, “After receiving...
- 5/29/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
See the line where the sky meets the sea? In 2016, audiences heeded the call of "Moana," capping off a fantastic year for Disney Animation that also saw eventual Best Animated Feature Film Oscar winner "Zootopia" top over a billion dollars at the box office. Closing in on a decade later, however, the House That Mickey Built has fallen on harder times after suffering one of its costliest box office misfires ever with "Strange World" and releasing what was intended to be the crown jewel in its 100th-anniversary celebration, "Wish," to middling reviews and even worse financial returns. It's under these circumstances that Bob Iger, fresh off having un-retired from his position as Disney's CEO, has announced further adventures with both the furry members of the Zootopia Police Department (Zpd) and the studio's beloved Pacific Islander princess.
Shocking as it was when Disney proclaimed "Moana 2" would be arriving near the...
Shocking as it was when Disney proclaimed "Moana 2" would be arriving near the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The line where the sky meets the sea is calling Moana once again, as Disney has released the first trailer for its highly-anticipated “Moana” sequel. The trailer sees the return of Moana and Maui, voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, respectively, on another oceanic adventure.
According to its official description, “Moana 2” reunites “Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.”
“This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean,” Moana says in the trailer. Maui then makes an appearance on her boat, referring to a chicken and pig as “boat snacks.”
“Moana 2” was written and...
According to its official description, “Moana 2” reunites “Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.”
“This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean,” Moana says in the trailer. Maui then makes an appearance on her boat, referring to a chicken and pig as “boat snacks.”
“Moana 2” was written and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Walt Disney Pictures has announced that the first trailer for its upcoming animated sequel, Moana 2, will be released online tomorrow, and star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has taken to social media to share the first theatrical poster.
Johnson will reprise the role of shapeshifting Polynesian Demigod Maui, alongside Auli'i Cravalho, who will once again provide the voice of the title character.
The Moana sequel was originally envisioned as a Disney+ series, but studio execs were said to be so impressed with writer-director David G. Derrick Jr.'s work on the initial episodes that they decided to revamp his ideas for a single big-screen feature.
There is also a live-action remake of Moana in the works, which is currently set for a 2026 release. Johnson will return as Maui, but Cravalho will not be portraying her character.
Johnson recently revealed that an actress has been cast in the role, but has yet to be officially announced.
Johnson will reprise the role of shapeshifting Polynesian Demigod Maui, alongside Auli'i Cravalho, who will once again provide the voice of the title character.
The Moana sequel was originally envisioned as a Disney+ series, but studio execs were said to be so impressed with writer-director David G. Derrick Jr.'s work on the initial episodes that they decided to revamp his ideas for a single big-screen feature.
There is also a live-action remake of Moana in the works, which is currently set for a 2026 release. Johnson will return as Maui, but Cravalho will not be portraying her character.
Johnson recently revealed that an actress has been cast in the role, but has yet to be officially announced.
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Chain, the concept dining experience founded by actor-writer B.J. Novak and Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth, hosted an intimate pop-up at their Hollywood Chain House.
On both Wednesday and Thursday night, May 8 and 9, the nostalgia-inducing space transformed into “The Pollo Lounge,” a riff on the iconic Polo Lounge, becoming a cozy and classy jazz speakeasy where invited guests were served their take on Kentucky Friend Chicken classics. Chain specializes in transforming chain restaurant classics, like a KFC chicken bucket, into a more elevated version of itself.
For the Pollo Lounge pop-up, guests were served generous portions of chicken tenders, french fries, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and biscuits at tables centered around a small stage. In addition to the food, guests were able to choose from a menu of cocktails made with the new prebiotic soda Levo, which sponsored the evening. The soda was also available on its own for...
On both Wednesday and Thursday night, May 8 and 9, the nostalgia-inducing space transformed into “The Pollo Lounge,” a riff on the iconic Polo Lounge, becoming a cozy and classy jazz speakeasy where invited guests were served their take on Kentucky Friend Chicken classics. Chain specializes in transforming chain restaurant classics, like a KFC chicken bucket, into a more elevated version of itself.
For the Pollo Lounge pop-up, guests were served generous portions of chicken tenders, french fries, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and biscuits at tables centered around a small stage. In addition to the food, guests were able to choose from a menu of cocktails made with the new prebiotic soda Levo, which sponsored the evening. The soda was also available on its own for...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nicole Fell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What can Disney say to cinema owners except “you’re welcome“? After all, the studio is revisiting the island of Montunui, where “Moana” takes place, a lot sooner than movie theaters were expecting.
Earlier this year, the studio announced a surprise sequel to the 2016 animated feature for release on Nov. 27. The follow-up was initially commissioned as a television series for Disney+ but it was retooled into a feature film after executives were reportedly impressed by the footage.
Disney shared the first look at the scenes that wowed those Magic Kingdom creatives during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Thursday. In the music-heavy clip, Moana returns to her home island of Montunui and is greeted with a hero’s welcome. The clip offered a taste of one new song, which appears to be about the wayfinding natives eager to be “back to who we’re meant to be.” Although the...
Earlier this year, the studio announced a surprise sequel to the 2016 animated feature for release on Nov. 27. The follow-up was initially commissioned as a television series for Disney+ but it was retooled into a feature film after executives were reportedly impressed by the footage.
Disney shared the first look at the scenes that wowed those Magic Kingdom creatives during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Thursday. In the music-heavy clip, Moana returns to her home island of Montunui and is greeted with a hero’s welcome. The clip offered a taste of one new song, which appears to be about the wayfinding natives eager to be “back to who we’re meant to be.” Although the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Jon Musker and Ron Clements' 2016 animated Disney film "Moana" was a massive hit, making over $687 million worldwide. The titular character is a princess from the Polynesian island of Motunui. Her people are content on their island and hate venturing out into open waters, a mandate that Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) decides to break when a blight strikes her village. The bulk of "Moana" follows the princess after she sets sail and befriends Maui (Dwayne Johnson), an impish demigod with a connection to the blight. "Moana" was nominated for two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature and Best Song.
A "Moana" TV series was in the works at Disney, although those plans were surprisingly altered in February 2024 when CEO Bob Iger announced that the series was being reworked into a movie sequel instead. The release date was given as November, only nine months from the announcement. In terms of Disney marketing, that was pretty short notice.
A "Moana" TV series was in the works at Disney, although those plans were surprisingly altered in February 2024 when CEO Bob Iger announced that the series was being reworked into a movie sequel instead. The release date was given as November, only nine months from the announcement. In terms of Disney marketing, that was pretty short notice.
- 4/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
What have we here? It's a sparkly, shiny... new look at Disney's upcoming surprise sequel Moana 2! Yes, during the House of Mouse's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders yesterday, the company shared some more info on the hotly anticipated follow-up to their smash-hit 2016 animated movie musical. Make way, make way — new image inbound. Check it out above.
Yes, this may be just a single frame from Disney's seafaring sequel, but there's already plenty to catch the eye here. Moana looks older and more confident here, her oar (rocking Maui's fish hook and heart engraving) leading the way. And the animation looks luscious — consider the hair texture and lighting, the oak and the seas. And also – holy mother of Tamatoa, is that a sea monster behind her? It certainly looks like it, tentacles, beady blue eyes and all.
And sea monster sightings certainly track with the synopsis The Walt Disney Company...
Yes, this may be just a single frame from Disney's seafaring sequel, but there's already plenty to catch the eye here. Moana looks older and more confident here, her oar (rocking Maui's fish hook and heart engraving) leading the way. And the animation looks luscious — consider the hair texture and lighting, the oak and the seas. And also – holy mother of Tamatoa, is that a sea monster behind her? It certainly looks like it, tentacles, beady blue eyes and all.
And sea monster sightings certainly track with the synopsis The Walt Disney Company...
- 4/4/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Shortly after denying Nelson Peltz a seat on the Disney board, the House of Mouse is sharing first looks at two of their upcoming films, Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. The Hollywood Handle was the first to share the Mufasa image, which Disney debuted as part of the studio’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The picture for Mufasa: The Lion King depicts a young Mufasa standing at the edge of a cliff while staring out at a desaturated Pride Land. The Barry Jenkins-directed sequel to Jon Favreau’s 2019 live-action hybrid focuses on Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, and is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.
First look at ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’
Releasing in theaters on December 20. pic.twitter.com/O902KU3K66
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) April 3, 2024
Mufasa: The...
First look at ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’
Releasing in theaters on December 20. pic.twitter.com/O902KU3K66
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) April 3, 2024
Mufasa: The...
- 4/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Auli’i Cravalho is reprising her role in 'Moana 2'.The 23-year-old actress - who first voiced the titular Disney princess when she was just 14 back in 2016 - has revealed she will once again be voicing the character in the highly anticipated sequel.She shared a video of herself at the Walt Disney Animation Studios building in California, as she put a yellow plumeria flower in her hair.She wrote over the clip: "The feeling when you're officially returning to Motunui."And in the caption, she teased: "We’re sailing Way beyond the reef this November…"Earlier this month, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced plans for the feature length sequel.He said in a statement: "'Moana' remains an incredibly popular franchise, and we can't wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when 'Moana 2' comes to theaters this November."A first look image released at...
- 2/28/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Auli’i Cravalho is coming back to reprise the voice of Moana in Moana 2.
We last heard that she was in talks, however it’s clear that she was bound to reteam with Dwayne Johnson, who clearly is coming back as demigod Maui.
In a CNBC interview ahead of Disney’s last earnings call, CEO Bob Iger sprung the news that Moana 2 was opening of November 27, during the Thanksgiving stretch. Disney essentially was over the moon with a Moana Disney+ series that it turned into a big-screen movie.
The sequel is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., with music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Cravalho told fans last May on social that she wasn’t planning to reprise the role of Moana in the live-action version of the movie.
“When I was cast as Moana at...
We last heard that she was in talks, however it’s clear that she was bound to reteam with Dwayne Johnson, who clearly is coming back as demigod Maui.
In a CNBC interview ahead of Disney’s last earnings call, CEO Bob Iger sprung the news that Moana 2 was opening of November 27, during the Thanksgiving stretch. Disney essentially was over the moon with a Moana Disney+ series that it turned into a big-screen movie.
The sequel is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., with music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Cravalho told fans last May on social that she wasn’t planning to reprise the role of Moana in the live-action version of the movie.
“When I was cast as Moana at...
- 2/28/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Moana” voice actor Auli’i Cravalho attended her first SAG Awards this year and spoke to Variety On the Carpet presented by Directv about the hit Disney animated movie becoming a full blown franchise. The studio surprised fans earlier this month by announcing the “Moana” television series it had been developing was now a movie sequel set for a theatrical release this November.
“It feels like the ‘Moana’ universe is expanding and I love that,” Cravalho told Variety’s Angelique Jackson. “I love that Moana is a hero to all. It changed what it meant to be a Disney princess. You can be strong and brave and stand up against a demigod. It feels really good that more and more generations are going to be able to relate to this character.”
Cravalho is also an executive producer on a live-action remake of the original “Moana,” but said she “could feel Mickey Mouse...
“It feels like the ‘Moana’ universe is expanding and I love that,” Cravalho told Variety’s Angelique Jackson. “I love that Moana is a hero to all. It changed what it meant to be a Disney princess. You can be strong and brave and stand up against a demigod. It feels really good that more and more generations are going to be able to relate to this character.”
Cravalho is also an executive producer on a live-action remake of the original “Moana,” but said she “could feel Mickey Mouse...
- 2/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Maui in Disney's 'Moana' sequel.The animated blockbuster - which was released in 2016 - starred the wrestler-turned actor and Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) and a second movie was confirmed for November 27.Although Deadline reports that the 'Black Adam' star, 51, is "close" to returning as the tattooed demigod, it remains unknown if Cravalho will voice the lead role again.The publication claims she is in talks with the studio, but they are not as advanced as Dwayne's.Cravalho, 23, previously said that she was done with the role.She wrote on social media in May: "I'm truly honoured to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent, to honour our incredible Pacific people's cultures and communities that help inspire her story. And I look forward to all the beautiful Pacific representations to come. Mahalo.
- 2/9/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Update: Upon the announcement of Moana 2, many wondered why the original cast of Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho weren’t mentioned. It turns out that they’re not officially attached… yet. According to Deadline, Johnson is in talks to reprise his role of Maui, and it’s looking positive that he’ll be back. As for Cravalho, she’s also in talks to return, but they haven’t progressed as far as Johnson’s.
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You’re welcome… again. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2 is in the works. The original animated movie was released in 2016 and proved to be quite the hit, grossing $682 million worldwide, and featured more than a few earworms. The sequel is clearly further along than expected, as Iger revealed that the animated movie will actually hit theaters later this year on November 27th.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can...
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You’re welcome… again. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2 is in the works. The original animated movie was released in 2016 and proved to be quite the hit, grossing $682 million worldwide, and featured more than a few earworms. The sequel is clearly further along than expected, as Iger revealed that the animated movie will actually hit theaters later this year on November 27th.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can...
- 2/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
One mega big piece of information that Disney CEO Bob Iger forgot to mention in his announcement of Moana 2 earlier this week was whether Dwayne Johnson was coming back to reprise his iconic role as the demigod Maui. Deadline has learned that the action star in fact is in talks, and it’s looking good. And as Maui says, “You’re welcome.”
The jury is still out on whether Auli’i Cravalho comes back as the voice of Moana. We hear that the actress is in talks, but they aren’t as close as Johnson’s. Cravalho already said in May on social that she won’t be reprising Moana in the live-action version of the movie.
“I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent, to honor our incredible Pacific people’s cultures and communities that help inspire her story. And I...
The jury is still out on whether Auli’i Cravalho comes back as the voice of Moana. We hear that the actress is in talks, but they aren’t as close as Johnson’s. Cravalho already said in May on social that she won’t be reprising Moana in the live-action version of the movie.
“I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent, to honor our incredible Pacific people’s cultures and communities that help inspire her story. And I...
- 2/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney has released a first-look image for the upcoming animation sequel ‘Moana 2’ alongside the announcement of a release date of November 2024.
The follow-up to 2016’s Oscar-nominated film takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, she must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
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The Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theatres this November.”
Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
The follow-up to 2016’s Oscar-nominated film takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, she must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Also in news – Dave Bautista & Samuel L. Jackson cast in action thriller ‘Afterburn’
The Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theatres this November.”
Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
- 2/8/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced today that ‘Moana 2’, Disney Animation’s all-new feature-length sequel to 2016’s Oscar-nominated film, will be released in theatres in 2024. “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theatREs this November.”
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical ‘Moana 2’ takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
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.
Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, ‘Moana 2’ opens in theatres on Nov. 27, 2024.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical ‘Moana 2’ takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
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.
Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, ‘Moana 2’ opens in theatres on Nov. 27, 2024.
- 2/8/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Disney will release 'Moana 2' later this year.The studio has announced a sequel to the original beloved animated blockbuster - which was released in 2016 and starred Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho - and fans don't have to wait long until the November 27 release date.Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement: "'Moana' remains an incredibly popular."We can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theaters this November.”The project was originally set to be a TV series, but Iger was so impressed with the footage that the decision was made to go with a feature film theatrical release.Disney added that the sequel will take fans on an "expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers".The studio teased: "After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey...
- 2/8/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Make way! Make way! Yes, after sailing into audiences' hearts back in 2016, Moana will return. And sooner than you think. Even with the planned live-action version still in the works, Disney has opted to turn what had been developed as a series set in the world of the film into an animated sequel — and it'll be out later this year.
In an interview ahead of an investors' call, where Disney took the chance to also send word of Zootopia 2 (likely to once more be called Zootropolis 2 here because of that pesky copyright conflict with a European zoo) landing in 2025 and the imminent arrival of the T-Swift concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (now with five extra songs and the added subtitle Taylor's Version) at its exclusive streaming home of Disney+ on 15 March, company boss Bob Iger confirmed the upgrade for Moana: The Series.
Conceived as a follow-up to the original movie,...
In an interview ahead of an investors' call, where Disney took the chance to also send word of Zootopia 2 (likely to once more be called Zootropolis 2 here because of that pesky copyright conflict with a European zoo) landing in 2025 and the imminent arrival of the T-Swift concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (now with five extra songs and the added subtitle Taylor's Version) at its exclusive streaming home of Disney+ on 15 March, company boss Bob Iger confirmed the upgrade for Moana: The Series.
Conceived as a follow-up to the original movie,...
- 2/8/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Surprise! Not only is there an animated Moana sequel in the works, but it will be released later this year in theaters. Disney released the first still from Moana 2 and debuted a super short teaser confirming the November 27, 2024 theatrical release date.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, adding, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Disney originally planned the animated project to be a Disney+ series. It evolved into a feature film directed by Dave Derrick Jr., with music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ release date announcement did not include any cast details. It did, however, include the following synopsis:
“Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on...
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, adding, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Disney originally planned the animated project to be a Disney+ series. It evolved into a feature film directed by Dave Derrick Jr., with music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ release date announcement did not include any cast details. It did, however, include the following synopsis:
“Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on...
- 2/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls on Disney to bring '90s nostalgia back — specifically nostalgia for quickly-made sequels to their popular movies. After announcing plans to have as many "Frozen" movies as there are seasons in the year, the 100-year-old studio that had a pretty rough 2023 decided the solution to all its problems lies in announcing "Moana 2," which not only got a surprise announcement, but a surprise teaser trailer and a surprise 2024 release date. Talk about efficiency!
This move feels like Disney turning what would have been a cheap direct-to-vhs movie back in the '90s and '00s and releasing it in theaters with the hope of it making a billion dollars. According to Variety, the movie was originally planned as a TV series, before the company decided to produce a second film instead. In a press release, Bob Iger said "Moana remains...
This move feels like Disney turning what would have been a cheap direct-to-vhs movie back in the '90s and '00s and releasing it in theaters with the hope of it making a billion dollars. According to Variety, the movie was originally planned as a TV series, before the company decided to produce a second film instead. In a press release, Bob Iger said "Moana remains...
- 2/7/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Disney just dropped a major surprise for Moana fans – a movie sequel is coming!
The upcoming second movie was originally supposed to be a Disney+ series, but will now be released theatrically as a sequel film.
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the exciting news on Wednesday (February 7).
Keep reading to find out more…
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” he shared in a statement. “And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Disney not only announced the animated movie musical, but revealed a first look photo and teaser clip, which you can check out both right here!
The upcoming movie “takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous,...
The upcoming second movie was originally supposed to be a Disney+ series, but will now be released theatrically as a sequel film.
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the exciting news on Wednesday (February 7).
Keep reading to find out more…
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” he shared in a statement. “And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Disney not only announced the animated movie musical, but revealed a first look photo and teaser clip, which you can check out both right here!
The upcoming movie “takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Moana is returning to the big screen. Disney on February 7 announced the surprise release of “Moana 2,” a sequel to the 2016 Disney animated classic.
The film will open wide in theaters November 27, 2024. It is an animated feature and is separate from the live-action “Moana” film starring original animated star Dwayne Johnson that remains in the works for a summer 2025 release. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the news on CNBC ahead of the company’s earnings call on Wednesday.
“Moana 2” was previously developed as a Disney+ series, but it will now be made into a feature film with a theatrical release. It’s unclear which (if any) cast from the original animated hit is involved.
Check out the first look and a teaser trailer below:
Per an official Disney release, “Moana 2” is “another animated musical that takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
The film will open wide in theaters November 27, 2024. It is an animated feature and is separate from the live-action “Moana” film starring original animated star Dwayne Johnson that remains in the works for a summer 2025 release. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the news on CNBC ahead of the company’s earnings call on Wednesday.
“Moana 2” was previously developed as a Disney+ series, but it will now be made into a feature film with a theatrical release. It’s unclear which (if any) cast from the original animated hit is involved.
Check out the first look and a teaser trailer below:
Per an official Disney release, “Moana 2” is “another animated musical that takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
- 2/7/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Moana and Maui are hitting the ocean once again. In a surprise move, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company will release an animated sequel to the 2016 film that will hit theaters Nov. 27. The announcement came during an earnings call in which Iger emphasized that the ship was being righted at Disney’s film and TV divisions several months after he acknowledged the company had done too much too fast in order to feed Disney+, leading to some cases of lower quality projects hitting the marketplace.
“I feel great about where we are with the studio,” Iger said when updating investors on Wednesday.
Dave Derrick Jr., who worked on the original film as a story board artist, will direct the new sequel, which is separate from a live-action remake of Moana starring Dwayne Johnson. Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina are writing the music.
Iger revealed...
“I feel great about where we are with the studio,” Iger said when updating investors on Wednesday.
Dave Derrick Jr., who worked on the original film as a story board artist, will direct the new sequel, which is separate from a live-action remake of Moana starring Dwayne Johnson. Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina are writing the music.
Iger revealed...
- 2/7/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The line where the sky meets the sea is calling Moana once again. Disney announced a sequel to “Moana,” which will be released theatrically on Nov. 27.
The company’s CEO Bob Iger revealed the news on CNBC ahead of Disney’s first quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report. The second “Moana” was originally developed as a TV series but became a feature film because Iger was impressed with the footage.
“’Moana’ remains an incredibly popular franchise,” Iger said in a statement. “We can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theaters this November.”
According to Disney, “Moana 2” will take audiences on an “expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
The company’s CEO Bob Iger revealed the news on CNBC ahead of Disney’s first quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report. The second “Moana” was originally developed as a TV series but became a feature film because Iger was impressed with the footage.
“’Moana’ remains an incredibly popular franchise,” Iger said in a statement. “We can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theaters this November.”
According to Disney, “Moana 2” will take audiences on an “expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. 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.
- 2/7/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Boss Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2 is coming out as a feature — this November. Iger exclaimed the news in a CNBC interview before the studio’s Q1 earnings on how the studio was turning a Moana TV series into a feature sequel. This despite the fact that a live-action version with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role of Maui from the original 2016 film is also planned for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025.
Note, Disney books the Thanksgiving five-day Wednesday-Sunday stretch with an animated movie annually. It always had a November 27 release date set for a toon feature.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
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Part 2 will take audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
Note, Disney books the Thanksgiving five-day Wednesday-Sunday stretch with an animated movie annually. It always had a November 27 release date set for a toon feature.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Related: ‘Percy Jackson’ Renewed For Season 2 By Disney+
Part 2 will take audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
- 2/7/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Margaret Qualley is ready for her Broadway debut.
The “Sanctuary” actress told IndieWire during a recent interview that she would “love to” star in a play or musical after bringing playwright Micah Bloomberg’s script to the screen. Qualley also earned an Emmy nomination for her turn as dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking in limited series “Fosse/Verdon” about Broadway legend Bob Fosse and actress Gwen Verdon.
“I love doing it, I just have never done it [on Broadway],” Qualley said. “I actually would really love to.”
Qualley is set to star in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers biopic, “Fred & Ginger,” alongside Jamie Bell. The film is written by Arash Amel and to be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, set to track Astaire and Rogers’ career spanning 10 movies together from 1933 to 1949. “La La Land” music producer Marius de Vries will work alongside Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon (“Mj the Musical”) and Grammy-winning songwriters...
The “Sanctuary” actress told IndieWire during a recent interview that she would “love to” star in a play or musical after bringing playwright Micah Bloomberg’s script to the screen. Qualley also earned an Emmy nomination for her turn as dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking in limited series “Fosse/Verdon” about Broadway legend Bob Fosse and actress Gwen Verdon.
“I love doing it, I just have never done it [on Broadway],” Qualley said. “I actually would really love to.”
Qualley is set to star in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers biopic, “Fred & Ginger,” alongside Jamie Bell. The film is written by Arash Amel and to be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, set to track Astaire and Rogers’ career spanning 10 movies together from 1933 to 1949. “La La Land” music producer Marius de Vries will work alongside Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon (“Mj the Musical”) and Grammy-winning songwriters...
- 5/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
We've known for a few years that there are dueling Fred Astaire films in development — one starring Tom Holland playing the legendary entertainer, the other featuring Jamie Bell as Astaire and Margaret Qualley as Ginger Rogers. Both are seeing some new moves today, with The Hollywood Reporter bringing word that the Holland film now has Paddington's Paul King as director and Lee Hall re-writing the script.
The untitled, Holland-starring film has Lee Hall also now on board as writer. It'll focus on Astaire and his sister, Adele Astaire. The two were inseparable for more than 20 years, moving out of a simple Midwestern vaudeville act in the early part of the 20th Century to Broadway and London’s West end in the 1920s. Adele Astaire was initially the face of the act but eventually, Fred Astaire’s consummate stage skills eclipsed hers. The duo parted in 1932 when his sister married, which was a blow to Fred,...
The untitled, Holland-starring film has Lee Hall also now on board as writer. It'll focus on Astaire and his sister, Adele Astaire. The two were inseparable for more than 20 years, moving out of a simple Midwestern vaudeville act in the early part of the 20th Century to Broadway and London’s West end in the 1920s. Adele Astaire was initially the face of the act but eventually, Fred Astaire’s consummate stage skills eclipsed hers. The duo parted in 1932 when his sister married, which was a blow to Fred,...
- 2/13/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Exclusive: Black Bear International has launched international sales on Fred & Ginger, the musical about the passionate and explosive relationship between Hollywood dance legends, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
The project was formerly set up at Amazon but is hitting the open market with Black Bear and financier 30West (The Triangle Of Sadness) now aboard. UTA Independent Film Group and 30West will co-rep U.S. rights.
As was previously known, BAFTA-winner Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) will play Astaire, the technically-driven perfectionist, opposite Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as the naturally gifted Rogers. The film is aiming to start production later this year.
Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F*cking World) will direct from a script by writer Arash Amel (The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare).
Hollywood icons Astaire and Rogers starred in ten movies together, starting with Flying Down to Rio in 1933 and ending with The Barkleys of Broadway...
The project was formerly set up at Amazon but is hitting the open market with Black Bear and financier 30West (The Triangle Of Sadness) now aboard. UTA Independent Film Group and 30West will co-rep U.S. rights.
As was previously known, BAFTA-winner Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) will play Astaire, the technically-driven perfectionist, opposite Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as the naturally gifted Rogers. The film is aiming to start production later this year.
Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F*cking World) will direct from a script by writer Arash Amel (The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare).
Hollywood icons Astaire and Rogers starred in ten movies together, starting with Flying Down to Rio in 1933 and ending with The Barkleys of Broadway...
- 2/13/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Nearly two months after it began, the legal feud between Netflix and the creators of the ‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical‘ has been resolved. After accusing Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear of profiting off Bridgerton “without permission,” the distributor of the Regency romance has reached a settlement with the two songwriters.
Barlow and Bear’s response to the suit was due on September 22, but that retort never arrived. Instead, Netflix dropped the case a day later. In a brief notice, the streamer agreed to dismiss its legal action “with prejudice,” which means the lawsuit cannot be refiled in the future. Though the notice didn’t say why the case had been dismissed, Variety confirmed that the two parties were able to reach a settlement.
The ‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ consisted of clever theatrical numbers inspired by the show’s characters, settings, themes, and plot. Barlow and Bear became quarantine-era stars by posting those songs on TikTok,...
Barlow and Bear’s response to the suit was due on September 22, but that retort never arrived. Instead, Netflix dropped the case a day later. In a brief notice, the streamer agreed to dismiss its legal action “with prejudice,” which means the lawsuit cannot be refiled in the future. Though the notice didn’t say why the case had been dismissed, Variety confirmed that the two parties were able to reach a settlement.
The ‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ consisted of clever theatrical numbers inspired by the show’s characters, settings, themes, and plot. Barlow and Bear became quarantine-era stars by posting those songs on TikTok,...
- 9/26/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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Netflix is no longer pursuing a copyright lawsuit against the creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, the makers of the musical, and the streamer reached a deal to resolve the suit after the duo canceled a Sept. 20 performance of the musical at Royal Albert Hall in London, according to a court notice filed on Friday. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
In July, Netflix sued for copyright infringement over a for-profit show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It claimed that Bear and Barlow forged ahead with the performance despite repeated warnings that it wasn’t authorized, calling their work “blatant infringement of intellectual property rights” amid an effort “to build an international brand for themselves.”
Netflix initially praised the duo’s songs when they were first released. Its tune changed when Barlow and Bear...
Netflix is no longer pursuing a copyright lawsuit against the creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, the makers of the musical, and the streamer reached a deal to resolve the suit after the duo canceled a Sept. 20 performance of the musical at Royal Albert Hall in London, according to a court notice filed on Friday. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
In July, Netflix sued for copyright infringement over a for-profit show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It claimed that Bear and Barlow forged ahead with the performance despite repeated warnings that it wasn’t authorized, calling their work “blatant infringement of intellectual property rights” amid an effort “to build an international brand for themselves.”
Netflix initially praised the duo’s songs when they were first released. Its tune changed when Barlow and Bear...
- 9/26/2022
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nearly two months after Netflix filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Grammy-winning Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, the streaming service has dismissed its own lawsuit.
Variety reports that Netflix filed to dismiss the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning the suit cannot be refiled, on Friday; earlier this week, the unofficial musical’s creators Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear agreed to cancel planned performances of their concept album at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Last year, songwriters Barlow and Bear released the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, a concept album inspired by Shonda Rhimes’ Regency-era...
Variety reports that Netflix filed to dismiss the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning the suit cannot be refiled, on Friday; earlier this week, the unofficial musical’s creators Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear agreed to cancel planned performances of their concept album at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Last year, songwriters Barlow and Bear released the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, a concept album inspired by Shonda Rhimes’ Regency-era...
- 9/24/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Update, 6:27 Pm: “There is nothing on Earth quite so envied as a diamond,” says Lady Whistledown in the first season of Netflix and Shonda Rhimes’ blockbuster Bridgerton. The Julie Andrews voiced character is rarely wrong, but she might want to recognize the value of an avoided legal action also.
To that, the scheduled performance of the controversial Unofficial Bridgerton Musical didn’t occur in the UK this week, and Netflix’s copyright lawsuit over the work is now over too.
“Plaintiffs Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC and Netflix Studios, LLC hereby dismiss this action with prejudice,” said the streamer in a filing in federal court in Washington DC today (read it here) Those last two words of “with prejudice” in the brief notice of voluntary dismissal means that this matter is closed and done. So no Albert Hall performance on September 20, and no more lawyers to bill by the hour.
To that, the scheduled performance of the controversial Unofficial Bridgerton Musical didn’t occur in the UK this week, and Netflix’s copyright lawsuit over the work is now over too.
“Plaintiffs Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC and Netflix Studios, LLC hereby dismiss this action with prejudice,” said the streamer in a filing in federal court in Washington DC today (read it here) Those last two words of “with prejudice” in the brief notice of voluntary dismissal means that this matter is closed and done. So no Albert Hall performance on September 20, and no more lawyers to bill by the hour.
- 9/24/2022
- by Bruce Haring and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has settled a copyright lawsuit that it had filed against the creators of “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.”
The streaming service dismissed the suit on Friday against Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, the creators of the musical. Though the court filing did not say so, a source confirmed that the suit was in fact settled. The pair had earlier canceled a performance of the musical at Royal Albert Hall in London, which was to take place this week.
Netflix sued in July, alleging that Barlow and Bear had infringed on its copyrights by putting on a for-profit stage show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The service argued that their conduct “stretches ‘fan fiction’ well past its breaking point.”
The pair had gained fame on TikTok when they began releasing songs based on the TV series. They eventually put out a full album on Spotify.
At first, Netflix...
The streaming service dismissed the suit on Friday against Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, the creators of the musical. Though the court filing did not say so, a source confirmed that the suit was in fact settled. The pair had earlier canceled a performance of the musical at Royal Albert Hall in London, which was to take place this week.
Netflix sued in July, alleging that Barlow and Bear had infringed on its copyrights by putting on a for-profit stage show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The service argued that their conduct “stretches ‘fan fiction’ well past its breaking point.”
The pair had gained fame on TikTok when they began releasing songs based on the TV series. They eventually put out a full album on Spotify.
At first, Netflix...
- 9/24/2022
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Valerie MacOn
Since its debut on Netflix in December 2020, "Bridgerton" has taken the world by storm. Based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn, the acclaimed show broke records on the streaming giant by becoming the most-viewed series in its first 28 days, with over 627 million hours of viewing (breaking the show's own season on record). "Bridgerton" shows no signs of slowing down, either. Following a dramatic season two, Netflix renewed the Shondaland series for both a third and fourth season. Production for season three is already officially underway as of July 20.
"Bridgerton"'s sheer popularity has inspired countless social media offshoots, ranging from fan edits to TikTok videos and even musicals. While most fans have made their "Bridgerton"-focused content for their own fun and amusement, others, like musicians Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, better known as Barlow & Bear, have taken their love of the series to a different level.
Since its debut on Netflix in December 2020, "Bridgerton" has taken the world by storm. Based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn, the acclaimed show broke records on the streaming giant by becoming the most-viewed series in its first 28 days, with over 627 million hours of viewing (breaking the show's own season on record). "Bridgerton" shows no signs of slowing down, either. Following a dramatic season two, Netflix renewed the Shondaland series for both a third and fourth season. Production for season three is already officially underway as of July 20.
"Bridgerton"'s sheer popularity has inspired countless social media offshoots, ranging from fan edits to TikTok videos and even musicals. While most fans have made their "Bridgerton"-focused content for their own fun and amusement, others, like musicians Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, better known as Barlow & Bear, have taken their love of the series to a different level.
- 8/10/2022
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
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