Moana 2: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know (2024)

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

The First Trailer Is Released

As anticipation builds for the sequel's arrival, the latest news comes in the form of the first trailer for Moana 2. The nearly two-minute tease was shared on YouTube by Walt Disney Studios, and it features small hints about what the film is going to be about. Amid epic shots of Moana sailing across the ocean in hopes of connecting her people, fans are treated to the reunion between the young hero and Dwayne Johnson's lovable demi-god. Considering the teaser's rough edges, it can be assumed that another full trailer will be released soon.

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:

Actor	Moana 2 Role
Auli'i Cravalho	Moana
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson	Maui

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 while encountering sea monsters and lost civilizations along the way. 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.

Moana 2 Trailer

Watch The First Teaser Below

With many months to go until the film's release date, Walt Disney Studios has released a teaser trailer for Moana 2 that gives fans everything they need to know about the upcoming sequel. The teaser opens with a shot of an older Moana as she leaves her friendly village behind in search of more of her people. The journey presents many dangers for the young hero, but the teaser also shows her reunion with the lovable demi-god Maui who will once again accompany her on the harrowing adventure.

Moana 2

Not Yet Rated

Animation

Adventure

Moana embarks on a thrilling new quest to safeguard her island from an emerging ancient threat. With the demigod Maui by her side, along with her trusted companions, she navigates treacherous waters and explores mysterious new lands. Along the way, Moana uncovers hidden truths about her ancestors and deepens her understanding of the ocean's magic.

Director

Dave Derrick Jr.

Release Date

November 27, 2024

Studio(s)

Walt Disney Pictures , Walt Disney Animation Studios

Distributor(s)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Runtime

107 Minutes

Franchise(s)

Disney

prequel(s)

Moana

Where To Stream

Disney Plus