Moana 2: Everything to know about the popular Disney movie
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Last updated 18th Nov 2025
Disney fans were left in a tizzy in February 2024 when Walt Disney Animation Studios surprised us as they announced a highly-anticipated sequel of Moana, featuring Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Alan Tudyk. Following its hugely successful cinema release, the sequel landed on various streaming platforms, including Disney+, where fans have been flocking to watch it all over again.
With upbeat and catchy tunes like 'You're Welcome' and 'How Far I'll Go', it's no shock the animated movie was a huge success around the globe - and with a brand new original soundtrack for the sequel, it's become another world-wide hit! Read up on everything you could need to know about Moana 2, including when it landed on Disney's streaming platform.
Is it on Disney+?
Moana 2 landed on Disney+ on 12th March 2025! A Disney+ subscription will allow you to experience Moana and Maui's latest adventure from the comfort of your own home.
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How to watch Moana 2 at home
From Tuesday 28th January 2025, Disney's Moana 2 became available to buy at home on digital retailers Sky Store, Apple TV App, and Amazon Prime Video. You can now also stream it via Disney+.
What is the film's synopsis?
Disney say of the sequel: 'Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, Moana 2 features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina'.
When was it released in cinemas?
Moana 2 landed in cinemas in the UK on 29th November 2024, arriving in the US two days prior.
Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said of the sequel: “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise. And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theatres this November.”
Moana 2 trailers:
Released on 8th October 2024, just over a month before the highly-anticipated sequel dropped in cinemas, Disney gifted us with a two-minute special look at the film.
Captioning the exciting special look, bosses wrote: 'See what lies beyond with Disney’s #Moana2, arriving only in cinemas 29th November! 🌀'. (sic)
Alongside the new teaser clip, we were also gifted with a shiny new movie poster for Moana 2, showing the strong-willed titular character alongside the much-loved Maui, Hei Hei the Rooster and Pua.
On 11th August 2024, Disney released the official trailer for Moana 2 - just days after a welcomed teaser clip for the upcoming movie dropped. Captioning the two-minute trailer, Disney wrote: 'It’s a call from the ancestors 🌊'.
In the trailer, we see Moana describing the tale of Te Fiti's heart to her little sister, before receiving a 'call' from her wayfinding ancestors, sending her, as Disney describe: 'To the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced'.
The trailer was first played at the Disney Entertainment Showcase, following a performance from Moana herself (Auli‘i Cravalho), alongside dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia, as well as a gleeful appearance from the wonderful demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson).
The crowd was then treated with being among the first ever to hear an all-new original song which features in the film, titled 'We’re Back', written by Grammy-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear.
The first teaser trailer was released at the end of May to show fans what they could expect from the next film in the franchise - and it's safe to say it did NOT be disappoint!
Actor Dwayne Johnson, who voices the character of Maui in the movie, shared the dazzling teaser trailer on Tuesday 6th August, with the caption: 'Can I get a chee hoo🪝 November 27th 🌎 MOANA 2 🌺🌊'. (sic)
The teaser trailer shows Moana and Maui sailing the seas, with Moana’s trusted friend Heihei also making an appearance.
Who is in the cast?
Fans will be pleased to know that Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson both return as Moana and Maui, alongside characters such as Heihei (Alan Tudyk) and Moana's pet Pua.
On Tuesday 27th February, Auli'i Cravalho took to Instagram to confirm her involvement. Sharing a video of herself with the words: 'The feeling when you're officially returning to Motunui', the actress wrote: 'We’re sailing WAY beyond the reef this November… ❤️🌀🐚 #Moana2'. (sic)
Disney also confirmed 'New Seafarers' feature.
Who is directing it?
Moana 2 has been directed by Dave Derrick Jr. The music is by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Are there new songs in Moana 2?
Yes! 16 to be exact. Disney confirmed in May 2024 that Moana 2 features music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
The first new tracks that were confirmed were titled 'We're Back' and 'Beyond' - however there was no further details on other tracks that would feature in the sequel until the soundtrack was released a week before the film (in the UK).
Featuring music from Barlow & Bear, Opetaia Foa‘i and Mark Mancina, the new Moana 2 soundtrack is out now. The soundtrack album was released on 22nd November, along with a 'music featurette' with footage and exclusive interviews from Auli‘i Cravahlo, Dwayne Johnson, Director Jason Hand, Barlow & Bear, Opetaia Foa‘i and Mark Mancina.
What is the tracklist for the new soundtrack?
There are 16 new songs on the official Moana 2 soundtrack album. Check out the song titles below, as well as the talented artists behind them.
Walt Disney Records will release the 'Moana 2 Deluxe Soundtrack' on 25th November, which is set to include the Score, Instrumental and ATMOS versions.
- ‘Tulou Tagaloa’ (Sei e Va'ai Mai) by Olivia Foa'i & Te Vaka
- ‘We're Back’ by Auli'i Cravalho & Villagers of Motunui
- ‘Tuputupu’ (The Feast) by Te Vaka
- ‘Beyond’ by Auli'i Cravalho feat. Rachel House
- ‘My Wish For You’ (Innocent Warrior) by Olivia Foa'i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Matatia Foai, Matthew Ineleo & Opetaia Foa'i
- ‘Finding The Way’ by Olivia Foa'i & Te Vaka
- ‘What Could Be Better Than This?’ by Auli'i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo & David Fane
- ‘Get Lost’ by Awhimai Fraser
- ‘Can I Get A Chee Hoo?’ by Dwayne Johnson
- ‘Mana Vavau’ by Dwayne Johnson, Opetaia Foa'i & Rachel House
- ‘Beyond’ (Reprise) by Auli'i Cravalho
- ‘Nuku O Kaiga’ by Te Vaka
- ‘Finding The Way" (Reprise) by Te Vaka
- ‘We Know The Way’ (Te Fenua te Malie) by Auli'i Cravalho, Olivia Foa'i, Opetaia Foa'i & Te Vaka
- ‘Beyond’ (End Credit Version | feat. Te Vaka) by Auli'i Cravalho feat. Te Vaka
- ‘We're Back’ (Te Vaka Version) by Olivia Foa'i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu & Te Vaka
Check out all of the Disney live-action movies coming soon:
Moana
Release date: 10th July 2026
Remake of: Moana (2016)
Dwayne Johnson confirmed in a sweet video in April 2023 that he would be reprising his role as demigod Maui in a live-action remake of Moana! His co-star from the 2016 original, Auli'I Cravalho, also confirmed that she would be returning to the franchise, but later announced that she would not be reprising her role as the titular character and instead be taking on a producer role. Catherine Laga'aia was announced to have been cast as Moana in June 2024 - and we caught a first glimpse of her as Moana in November 2025 when the first teaser trailer dropped... AND her beautiful voice!
Hercules
Status: Announced
Remake of: Hercules (1997)
Hercules is in line for a live-action remake, with Joe and Anthony Russo AKA The Russo Brothers - best known for being the brains behind Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War - will produce the film, but not direct it. Guy Ritchie was attached to direct initially, but it's since been rumoured that he's left the project.
Writing the script will be Dave Callaham, who wrote the Expendables film series and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as Wonder Woman 1984 and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2. In April 2024, the Russo brothers confirmed they had not yet had a script for the project, but that it was still happening.
Although it's still too early to confirm any cast members, fans are keen for Miss 'God is a Woman' herself, Ariana Grande, to take on the role of Megara, following the singer's cover of 'I Won't Say I'm in Love' during The Disney Family Singalong in 2020.
Tangled
Status: Announced
Remake of: Tangled (2011)
It's fair to say that Disney's animated hit film Tangled has become a modern classic, so it's no surprise it's getting the live-action treatment. The original film's starring voice-actors Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore even keen on a live-action remake, suggesting who they think would be good for the lead roles - as well as how they could even feature as a cameo.
In December 2024, it was reported that a script had allegedly been 'drafted', with The Greatest Showman and Better Man director Michael Gracey reportedly having 'entered negotiations' to take on the film, and in October 2025 it was rumoured that Scarlett Johansson could be taking on the role of Mother Gothel.
Bambi
Status: Announced
Remake of: Bambi (1942)
Again, not much is known about this remake so far, but it reported that it will be made with CGI just like The Jungle Book and The Lion King.
Confirming the remake, Variety reported that screenwriters Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel) and Lindsey Beer (Sierra Burgess Is a Loser) will write the screenplay, with Chris and Paul Weitz's Depth of Field producing.
Lilo & Stitch 2
Status: Announced
Remake of: Lilo & Stich 2 (2005)
Following the success of the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch in 2025, Disney were quick to confirm the second movie would be getting the same treatment, with the cast set to return.
Maleficent 3
Status: Announced
Sequel to: Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2021)
So far, we know that the first draft of a script had been confirmed in September 2021, with Angelina Jolie herself confirm at a panel in November 2021 that she would return for a third film. It was officially announced in December 2023, and screenwriter Linda Woolverton was reported to be still working on the project in March 2025.
Robin Hood
Status: Rumoured
Remake of: Robin Hood (1973)
Rumours began swirling in April 2020 that Disney were planning to tackle Robin Hood for the live-action treatment. According to Empire Online, the corporation will be remaking the beloved fox and bear combo of Robin Hood and Little John - but will they keep them as animals or turn them into people? Only time will tell.
The publication reports that Carlos Lopez Estrada has signed on as director, having previously worked on the likes of Blindspotting and Billie Eilish's music video for 'When the Party's Over', and that the script will be written by Kari Granlund, who wrote the recent remake of Lady and the Tramp, and also worked on Godmothered - another Disney film starring Isla Fisher.
Beauty and the Beast prequel series
Status: Rumoured
Remake of: Beauty and the Beast (1991) and sequel to Beauty and the Beast (2017)
There's a new series in the pipeline, a sequel about the character Le Fou from Beauty and the Beast! Fans will remember the character being a lapdog to Gaston, a potential love interest of Belle - the eponymous Beauty.
In the live-action remake, actor Josh Gad played the character as gay and had an unrequited love for Gaston, and the new series is going to focus on these two characters as a prequel before the events of the Beauty and the Beast film.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Once Upon a Time creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz will be writing the show, and it's been described as a "six-episode musical event". Composer Alan Menken will also return to write new music.
Aladdin 2
Status: Shelved
Remake of: Sequel to Aladdin (2019)
In February 2020, it was announced that Disney were pursuing a sequel to the live-action Aladdin, which was released in 2019. The only confirmation has been that writers Andrea Berloff and John Gatins would return to the project, but there's no word on whether the cast or director, Guy Ritchie, will be reuniting. It was also reported that the new film would not take any inspiration from the original animated film's sequels: Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves, and would be a totally new story.
In September 2021, Mena Massoud, who starred in the 2019 film, told Screen Rant: "They're working on it. They're trying to make it happen. That's really all I know. As you know, usually actors are the last piece of the puzzle, so the studio has got a lot to worry about before they start thinking about the actors. Obviously, I would hope that all of us come back and Naomi, Will and I all come back and the rest of the cast, Marwan, Navid, Nasim, everybody. But right now, as far as I know, they're just working on the script and trying to make it happen."
As of 2025, there haven't been any developments on the film. Disney were also reportedly looking into a prequel for Aladdin entitled Genies, focusing on Will Smith's character - although he wasn't linked to the project. However, that was scrapped in May 2021. There's also a rumoured spin-off, to focus on the character of Prince Anders from the 2019 film starring Billy Magnussen.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Status: Shelved
Remake of: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
In January 2019, a live-action remake of The Hunchback of Notre Dame was announced after actor Josh Gad revealed he was helming the new project. Josh, who is the voice of Olaf the Snowman in the Frozen film franchise and starred in the live-action remake of The Beauty and the Beast in 2017, revealed that he'd taken a trip to Paris in January 2019 to research the film.
Posting a photo of himself under the famous Notre Dame cathedral in the French capital city, he cryptically wrote: 'Sing the bells, bells, bells Bells, bells, bells, bells, bells...'
The remake was confirmed by People magazine, with Deadline later revealing that original composer Alan Menken was set to team up with Stephen Schwartz to write the music. The original 1996 film was very loosely based on the original 1831 novel by Victor Hugo, and was given the Disney treatment to remove some of the heavier topics from the book - although is still considered to be one of the darker Disney films.
However, in a 2023 interview, Alan Menken revealed that the Hunchback remake would not go ahead as it would be too difficult to navigate the subject matter.
The Aristocats
Status: Shelved
Remake of: The Aristocats (1970)
A live-action remake of The Aristocats was in the pipeline with The Roots member Questlove directing - unfortunately, he confirmed in August 2025 that it was no longer happening. Not much else was known about the film, other than it would have been a mix of live-action performances and CGI.
Disney has now also shared a teaser trailer and release date for the live-action remake of Moana.
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