The second “Moana” was originally developed as a television series but mutated into a feature film.
disney announced a sequel to “Moana”, which will be released in theaters on November 27. The CEO of the company, Bob Igerrevealed the news on CNBC ahead of Disney’s fiscal 2024 first-quarter earnings report.
The second “Moana” was originally developed as a television seriesbut it was turned into a feature film because Iger was impressed with the footage.
“‘Moana’ remains an incredibly popular franchise,” Iger said in a statement. “We can’t wait to bring you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ hits theaters in November.”
What Moana 2 is about
According to Disney, “Moana 2” will take audiences on an “extensive new journey with Moana, Maui and a new crew of unlikely sailors. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the distant seas of Oceania and dangerous, long-lost waters to live an adventure the likes of which she has never faced before.”
Dave Derrick Jr. directs the sequel, with music by the duo formed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, as well as Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina, who worked on the first film. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome,” is not expected to return with new songs for the follow-up.
“Moana 2” is separate from the studio’s live-action remake, which is currently in the works with Dwayne Johnson again as the tattooed demigod Maui. It is expected that Auli’i Cravalho, who played Moana in the 2016 film, will reprise her role in the animated sequel. She will not return as the main character in the live-action version, although she will serve as executive producer.
Source: Ambito
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