Soon we’ll see how far she goes! A live-action sequel to Moana has an official 2024 release date — and original star Auli’i Carvalho is returning to voice the beloved character. The news that Moana 2 was in the works was first announced at the Disney 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Webcast by Dwayne Johnson, who is reprising his role as Maui. Dwayne and Auli’i will also produce the new film.
Disney fans are so excited that their favorites from Moana are being brought to life on the big screen. The 2016 animated film grossed over $640 million worldwide and was nominated for two Academy Awards. Disney accomplished live-action remakes of Cruella, Pinocchio, The Little Mermaid, and Snow White on deck. We can’t wait to see how Disney’s live-action spin on Moana turns out, especially since the trailer gives an intense and beautiful first look.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming film.
In February 2024, Disney executive Bob Iger confirmed that Moana 2 will hit theaters on November 27, 2024.
Tickets to see the Disney film are available for purchase now.
According to Bob’s statement, Moana 2 will be released in theaters first, then will make its way over to Disney+. Of Disney’s most recent live-action remakes, Cruella came out in theaters while Pinocchio was released on Disney+.
Auli’i is serving as a producer and is starring in the new film. In a February 2024 Instagram post, the Mean Girls star revealed that she was “officially returning to Motonui” in a video. “We’re sailing WAY beyond the reef this November…” she captioned the post.
