Moana 2: What we know about release date, dual language debut, plot and cast

Disney's Moana 2 will soon hit theaters, marking a groundbreaking moment as it debuts in both English and Māori languages simultaneously.

Release Date, Dual Language Debut

Moana 2 will premiere on November 27, 2024. Disney announced that Moana 2 will be released in both English and Māori, marking a first-time dual language debut. The Māori dub will feature actress Jaedyn Randell, who voiced Moana in the 2017 Te Reo Māori version of the first film. Traditionally, international dubs follow after an English release, but Disney is changing its approach by offering both versions at the same time.

Moana 2 will be the sixth Disney film dubbed in the Te Reo Māori language. Matewa Media, a production company focused on Māori-language films, collaborated with Disney to make this release possible.

Plot

The story of Moana 2 centers on Moana's new adventure in Oceania. Accompanied by Maui and a new group of explorers, Moana embarks on a journey inspired by her wayfinding ancestors. The official description from Disney hints at a voyage into uncharted waters, where Moana faces challenges unlike any before. A significant addition to the story is Moana's little sister, who bears a resemblance to Moana. This new character is expected to play a key role in the film.

Cast

Auli’i Cravalho will return as the voice of Moana, and Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui. Johnson has expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the character, though his involvement in the live-action Moana remains uncertain. New to the cast is Nicole Scherzinger, who will voice Sina, Moana’s mother. Lin Manuel Miranda, who contributed to the original film's music, will not be returning for the sequel.

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Musical Elements

Music continues to be a crucial element in Moana 2. Auli’i Cravalho, who voices Moana, performed a new song titled ‘Who We’re Meant to Be’ live at D23. This song is one of the anticipated tracks that will be featured in the movie.

FAQs

Why is Moana 2 being dubbed in Māori?
Disney aims to celebrate Māori culture and provide a culturally relevant viewing experience for Māori-speaking children.

When will Moana 2 release in theaters?
Moana 2 is set to premiere on November 27, 2024.