Moana 2: Everything We Know So Far About Disney’s Plans And Possibilities!

Is Moana 2 In The Works? Learn About Disney’s Plans For Animated Sequels, Dwayne Johnson’s Live-action Reimagining, And The Possibility Of A Moana Sequel Series.

By Amitabh Mukherji
April 22,2023
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At the moment, there are no official plans for an animated Moana 2 movie to be developed for a theatrical release. However, in January 2022, Disney confirmed that a Moana sequel series was in the works for release on Disney+. The series will continue the young heroine’s story and will be directed by David G. Derrick Jr., who worked on the original movie.

There are rumors that a theatrical sequel to Moana’s story was scrapped in favor of Dwayne Johnson’s live-action reimagining of the original movie. Still, this has not been confirmed by Disney.

Is a New Moana Releasing In 2023?

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Given that there has been no official announcement of Moana 2 being developed, it is safe to say that it won’t be released in 2023. Disney almost always announces its plans for movies long before their release, and the chances of Moana 2 being released before the end of 2023 are slim to none.

Walt Disney Animation Studios is currently preparing for the release of Wish, which will hit theaters on November 22, 2023.

What Will Moana 2 Be Called?

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More often than not, Disney uses numerical titles for its animated sequels, such as Frozen, Zootopia, and Toy Story. However, for Moana 2, it is uncertain. One possible title could be inspired by one of the songs from the first movie, such as “How Far I’ll Go” or “We Know The Way.” It’s also possible that the sequel will be called Moana 2, but Disney could change things up once the sequel is officially on the table.

Who Will Be Moana 2’s Villain?

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There are several possibilities for who could be the next villain in Moana 2. Disney could introduce another mythical being similar to Te Fiti, or the sequel could take things to a more ground-level narrative and have the antagonists be an invading tribe of warriors or another country. The movie will likely be set a few years after the original Moana in terms of timeline, giving the Motonuian chief’s daughter plenty of other challenges to handle as she grows into an adult.

Will Moana & Maui Reunite In Moana 2?

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Dwayne Johnson’s Maui was a significant character in the original movie and was seen soaring alongside Moana and her people above the ocean at the end of the first movie. As Johnson is already producing and starring in the live-action movie, it’s almost a guarantee that Maui will be included in Moana 2, although their paths may not cross at the start of the sequel.

Will Maui Betray Moana?

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Fans are expecting the relationship between Maui and Moana to be solid for their next meeting, barring any wild surprises. Maui underwent significant character development in the first film, going from leaving Moana in the dust on his abandoned island to supporting her fully in the battle against Te Ka. However, if there is an extended separation between them, Moana may feel that Maui abandoned her.

The Moana sequel series for Disney+ is in the early stages of development, and fans should not expect Moana to be back on the small or big screen until at least 2024, which would push a possible Moana 2 release even further.