Prepare to embark on a new journey! Moana’s latest adventure is coming to streaming soon. Moana 2 will premiere on Disney+ on March 12. In this exciting animated sequel, our determined Wayfinder, Moana, receives an unexpected summons from her ancestors to discover a long-lost island that could reunite her people with those from distant lands. To fulfill her mission, Moana must venture farther than she ever has before, fully aware of the possibility that she may not return home.
To celebrate the film’s home release, Disney invited me to their Animation Studios for an exclusive sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes content. There was also a mini-concert where Barlow & Bear performed their amazing songs from the film, and Awhimai Fraser wowed us by singing “Get Lost” as her character, Matangi! I was even able to make my own Kakamora to take home!
I also had the chance to sit down with Barlow and Bear to discuss their process of finding Moana’s voice. Plus, I chatted with voice actors Awhimai Fraser and Hualalai Chung (Moni) about what makes Moana 2 a must-see!
MORE ABOUT MOANA 2
The feature sees Auli’i Cravalho reprising her voice role as the film’s title character. Dwayne Johnson also returns as trickster demigod Maui. The voice cast also features returning stars Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina).
Of course, a new adventure wouldn’t be complete without some new characters. Moana 2 also features the talents of Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele, and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices the mysterious Matangi and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends her voice to Moana’s adorable little sister, Simea.
David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller direct the animated sequel. Moana 2 also features new music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
