Moana 2

[The Disneynerd]

Guess im the only one here that thinks she looks exactly the Same, only with a new hairstyle
But I like it, its still something New. Her hair looks kinda mauish. Her doing heroic questions from time to time, i wonder if Moana is getting turned into a demigod like Maui at the end. I hope she wont, it will cheapen Mauis historic "legend" status.

Also, I noticed her outfit is more conservative with her midriff being covered this time around. Was anyone complaining that the character was sexualized and subject to the male gaze?

Nope, but this will make her merch dress way cheaper to make

She's legal now and 3 years older than how we last saw her in the first movie.

Where did they state the 3 year time jump?

[MoonMarc21]

It's stated here in this article from the Walt Disney Company themselves The Disneynerd:

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new epic animated musical, Moana 2, three years since her first voyage, Moana is on an expansive journey in search of people beyond the shores of Motunui.

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/moana-2-disney/

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

Guess im the only one here that thinks she looks exactly the Same, only with a new hairstyle
But I like it, its still something New. Her hair looks kinda mauish. Her doing heroic questions from time to time, i wonder if Moana is getting turned into a demigod like Maui at the end. I hope she wont, it will cheapen Mauis historic "legend" status.

Also, I noticed her outfit is more conservative with her midriff being covered this time around. Was anyone complaining that the character was sexualized and subject to the male gaze?

Nope, but this will make her merch dress way cheaper to make

She's legal now and 3 years older than how we last saw her in the first movie.

Where did they state the 3 year time jump?

Bob Iger’s part during the earnings call said Moana 2 takes place 3 years after the original.

[DisneyFan09]

Ralph Breaks The Internet used “2” not in Roman numeral when “Wreck-It Ralph 2” was added as the sequel’s subtitle

True, but Ralph Breaks the Internet still wasn`t classic Disney as Frozen and Moana, if you know what I mean.

[Sotiris]

Are we sure they're going with a number instead of a numeral? Disney hasn't released a logo for it yet.

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

Are we sure they're going with a number instead of a numeral? Disney hasn't released a logo for it yet.

Uh… they did release a logo, when they had that little video back in February that announced Moana 2: https://youtu.be/cZSywj-vkxA?si=K-aRexmDKuSclVLR?

[Sotiris]

I stand corrected then. I echo what others have already said that using a number is not very classy or elegant, especially when it comes to their 'princess' movies. It's more acceptable with properties like Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph or Strange World, but it doesn't look good with their fairytale/fantasy properties. A subtitle, actually, would be better than either a number or a numeral with those type films.

[PatchofBlue]

I stand corrected then. I echo what others have already said that using a number is not very classy or elegant, especially when it comes to their 'princess' movies. It's more acceptable with properties like Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph or Strange World, but it doesn't look good with their fairytale/fantasy properties. A subtitle, actually, would be better than either a number or a numeral with those type films.

I generally agree, though I actually think that the font for the "2" here actually looks really fancy and totally in line with this majestic oceanic vibe they're going for.

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

Got some new info on Moana 2: https://assets.dam.gettyimages.com/35jp ... Dngt8qu6c=.

Apparently, we have a co-director joining the film with Dave Derrick Jr. in Jason Hand, a layout artist from The Princess and the Frog & Winnie the Pooh (2011) who also helped write the story while being a head of story for Encanto, was a story artist on Big Hero 6 and Zootopia, and was a storyboard supervisor on Ralph Breaks The Internet.

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

Full look at 19-year old Moana in “Moana 2” from CinemaCon.


https://twitter.com/BrandonDavisBD/stat ... 1722702083

[DisneyFan09]

Thanks for sharing, D23ExpoVisitor25 . But she still looks a little plumb, lol

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

Thanks for sharing, D23ExpoVisitor25 . But she still looks a little plumb, lol

Least she’s legal.

[Farerb]

They presented the opening song and Moana wins a race against her father.

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

They presented the opening song and Moana wins a race against her father.

I honestly think this movie might be surprisingly good as the first against all odds, even with it being a Disney+ series that became a theatrical movie.

[Sotiris]

They presented the opening song and Moana wins a race against her father.

That sounds like a boring idea for a song.

In any case, here are more details about the footage shown at CinemaCon.

The sequence shown was Moana singing “We’re finally back to where we’re supposed to be.” She’s revered by her friends and relatives for being friends with Maui. The song felt like an opening number.

Source: https://deadline.com/2024/04/moana-2-dw ... 235882287/

The preview shows Moana, played by Auli’i Cravalho, taking off to the seas once again and singing a brand new opening number called “We’re Back,” celebrating Motunui’s return to their heritage as explorers of the Pacific. Moana is now a living legend, with the villagers telling the kids of the tribe about how she met Maui in the first film.

Source: https://www.thewrap.com/moana-2-dwayne- ... cinemacon/

In it, a new catchy song can be heard as Moana (Cravalho) charts her destiny aboard her boat. Of course, she’s accompanied by her pig, Pua, and brainless rooster, Hei Hei. With the stars as their guide, Moana maps out her course back home to her beloved family and island. The song tells us that the animated feature’s titular character has become sort of a local legend as an expert navigator and bestie to the demi-God, Maui (Johnson). As she gets closer to shore, Moana runs into her father who meets her on the open ocean and challenges her to a race. Of course, she absolutely smokes him and is greeted by her friends and loved ones on the sands of her home island.

Source: https://collider.com/moana-2-footage-de ... cinemacon/

The CinemaCon 2024 "Moana 2" footage opens with Moana doing her thing on her boat, riding the waves with her pig pal Pua and having a great time. She says "we're back" before singing a new song about returning to her island. These characters are returning to tell their story — and don't worry, Hei Hei the rooster is back, too. As she sings, there are dolphins in the sea jumping in the water and loving her tune. The action transitions to the island, and more people take over the song, which provides something of a recap of the first film. But now Moana and her people are building and expanding. The song is very classic Disney exposition in a sort of delightful way. Moana reunites with her dad on the island, and it's very sweet. A rapid-fire teaser closed things out, showcasing Moana in a strange cave, beating on a drum and it echoing back. There's a storm, and a voiceover says, "I don't know where your path will lead, but we never stop choosing who we are" as Moana looks upon a mysterious island. And of course, Dwayne Johnson's Maui shows up at the very end to ... slice off the tops of some very tall rocks with his magical hook weapon.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1560602/moana ... acon-2024/

Moana sails the seas with her pet pig Pua and unintentional pet chicken Hei Hei keeping her company. The sequence felt like the opening of the film, with Moana singing about sailing home to Motunui. The song transfers to the island, where Moana’s parents and villagers await her return. New, unnamed characters are introduced, including a young woman who seems inspired by Moana’s sailing spirit, and a man who loves teaching kids about their princess and her adventures with Maui. As Moana gets closer, her dad is so excited to see her that he overcomes his fears and sails past the reef to meet her. In a sizzle of additional clips, we saw Maona back in the alcove hidden behind the waterfall where she found the ships in the first film. She uses a torch to examine a stone carving in the rock wall, which depicts a human on a boat. She bangs the drum Gramma Tala told her to hit in the first film, and hears a drumming back, but it ends up being Hei Hei. We see Moana sailing off on another adventure, and a brief shot of kakamora. And in a voice-over, we hear Gramma Tala’s spirit saying “I don’t know where your path will lead, but we never stop choosing who we are.”

Source: https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney- ... criptions/

[Farerb]

That sounds like a boring idea for a song.

I don't think it's a part of the song, but a different scene. Here is a description of the song "In the music-heavy clip, Moana returns to her home island of Montunui and is greeted with a hero’s welcome. The clip offered a taste of one new song that’s about the natives eager to be 'back to who we’re meant to be.' Although the sequel will feature entirely fresh melodies, the music sounds like it harkens back to the original film as the islanders hum: 'The village believes in her, the village believes…' At one point, a character asks: 'Do we have to sing?' Everyone promptly responds: 'Yes, we have to sing.'"

https://x.com/Variety/status/1778579042150617358

[Farerb]

Another description. Apparently the race is a part of the song but not the only one:

Moana is seen on her boat, returning to Motunui. She sings a song, the lyrics go "Finally we're back to who we're meant to be." The villagers sing along with her. One villager sings a synopsis of Moana's story from the original film.

Moana races her dad in a boat race. She wins and lands on the beach of her home island as the song concludes
https://twitter.com/THR/status/1778570394884325741

[Sotiris]

There must be plenty of musical numbers in “Moana 2” because at one point in Thursday’s first look, a character asks: “Do we have to sing?” Everyone promptly responds: “Yes, we have to sing.”

Great. More meta humor.

One villager sings a synopsis of Moana's story from the original film.

Seriously?

[D23ExpoVisitor25]

There must be plenty of musical numbers in “Moana 2” because at one point in Thursday’s first look, a character asks: “Do we have to sing?” Everyone promptly responds: “Yes, we have to sing.”

Great. More meta humor.

One villager sings a synopsis of Moana's story from the original film.

Seriously?

Let’s just wait to see how it’s executed before complaining.

Okay?

[Farerb]

One villager sings a synopsis of Moana's story from the original film.

Seriously?

I think it's ridiculous that they feel the need to recap the original in their sequels now, even the DTVs didn't do it and now people can catch the originals easily.