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Moana 2

The ocean never stops calling.

["Golden Globe Nomination Best Animated Feature Film","Annie Award Nomination Best Animated Feature"]

About

Moana 2 (2024) is Walt Disney Animation Studios' sequel to the beloved 2016 film. Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) embarks on a new oceanic voyage to find a lost Polynesian continent, with demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) by her side. The film grossed $1.07 billion worldwide — the highest-grossing animated film of 2024 and a record for Thanksgiving weekend. Originally developed as a Disney+ series, it was elevated to a theatrical release.

Trailer / Official Video

Moana 2

Credits & Contributors (7)

Cast & Performance
Direction
Music
Content & Writing
Production
Streaming & Distribution

Cast & Performance

Auli'i Cravalho
Auli'i Cravalho Voice of Moana

Auli'i Cravalho reprised Moana — growing from a voyager into a true leader. Her vocal performance anchors the sequel's emotional core.

Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson Voice of Maui

Dwayne Johnson's Maui provides comedy, heart, and action. His chemistry with Cravalho remains the franchise's greatest asset.

Direction

David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller co-directed Moana 2, maintaining cultural authenticity through Polynesian consultants.

Music

Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear wrote the Moana 2 original songs including 'Beyond,' continuing the franchise's tradition of emotionally powerful anthems.

Content & Writing

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda Original Songwriter (Moana 1)

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote 'How Far I'll Go' and other songs from the original Moana. His musical blueprint was foundational to the franchise's global success.

Production

Walt Disney Animation Studios elevated Moana 2 from a Disney+ series to a $1.07B theatrical phenomenon.

Streaming & Distribution

Walt Disney Pictures

Walt Disney Studios distributed Moana 2 globally. Its Thanksgiving weekend record broke multiple box office records.