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Disney Unveils Thrilling Trailer for ‘Moana 2’ at D23 Expo 2024
Disney fans were treated to an exhilarating surprise at the D23 Expo 2024 in Anaheim, California, as the highly anticipated trailer for ‘Moana 2’ made its grand debut. The sequel to the beloved 2016 animated film, ‘Moana 2’ promises to take audiences on a breathtaking journey across the vast oceans of Oceania.
The Trailer Showcases Moana’s New Adventure
The trailer, which has since gone viral, showcases the return of fan-favorite characters Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) and the charismatic demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson). Moana, now a young leader in her village, receives a mysterious call from her wayfinding ancestors, prompting her to embark on a perilous adventure beyond the reef.
“There’s something in her instinct and in her gut,” Johnson shared in an interview with Good Morning America at D23. “There’s an inner voice that keeps telling her that there’s more out there. And it’s beyond the reef as she thought before but also, there’s more — especially when it comes to the culture and the islands — and you have a young lady who’s just not satisfied with what is currently happening and she does believe there’s more and she needs a little help from her demigod friend, Maui, and we go on a crazy, unbelievable adventure” [2].
New Music and Cast Additions
The trailer also features a brand-new song titled “We’re Back,” written by the talented duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. The film’s original composers, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i, have returned to score the music and collaborate on the songs, along with the addition of Barlow and Bear [1][3].
“Moana 2” is set to hit theaters on November 27, 2024, and fans can expect to see familiar faces from the first film, including Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger as Moana’s parents, as well as new additions to the cast such as Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Moana’s sister and a talented crew of wayfinders voiced by Rose Matafeo, David Fane, and Hualālai Chung [1][3].
The Dedication Behind the Sequel
The film is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, with a screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller. Christina Chen and Yvett Merino serve as producers, bringing their expertise to the highly anticipated sequel [1][3].
“I can’t wait for fans to see the film, the technology, the effects, cutting edge. We all really went for it. We thought if we’re gonna make a sequel to something so beloved, let’s really go for it,” Johnson expressed, showcasing the dedication and passion poured into the making of “Moana 2” [2].
Conclusion
With its stunning visuals, captivating storytelling, and the return of beloved characters, “Moana 2” is poised to become one of the most talked-about films of 2024. Fans can mark their calendars and prepare for an unforgettable journey across the vast oceans of Oceania, where Moana and Maui will face challenges and discover new wonders beyond their wildest dreams.
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[1] https://screenrant.com/moana-2-official-trailer-disney/
[2] https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/moana-2-trailer-revealed-d23-watch-112679758
[3] https://www.boxofficepro.com/all-the-new-trailers-and-reveals-from-disneys-2024-fan-event-d23/
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moana_2
[5] https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/11/disney-d23-2024-major-announcements-from-moana-2-to-avatar-3-1906
[6] https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/new-moana-2-trailer-first-look-villain-i-have-theory
[7] https://tribune.com.pk/story/2486997/moana-2-trailer-unveiled-at-d23-expo-2024-introduces-a-new-character
[8] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622970/