Disney Announces Release Date for ‘Moana 2’ with Surprise Theatrical Release

The Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2, Disney Animation’s all-new feature-length sequel to ‘Moana,’ will be released in theaters in 2024.

‘Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,’ said Iger. ‘And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.’

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new 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 Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.

In a surprise announcement made by Bob Iger during an interview on CNBC, Disney revealed that they will be releasing ‘Moana 2,’ the highly anticipated sequel to the hit 2016 animated film. The decision to pursue a second film instead of a planned TV series was driven by the continued popularity of the franchise.

‘Moana’ was a box office success, grossing over $680 million worldwide. Building on the success of the original film, ‘Moana 2’ will take viewers on a thrilling new adventure with Moana, Maui, and a fresh cast of seafaring characters. The film will delve into the uncharted waters and mysterious call from Moana’s wayfinding ancestors.

Directed by Dave Derrick Jr., the sequel promises to captivate audiences with its vibrant animation and compelling storyline. The film’s music, a crucial element of the ‘Moana’ franchise, will be composed by a talented team including Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, along with Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina who contributed to the first film’s Grammy-nominated soundtrack.

Fans of the original film, which gained a massive following, will be ecstatic to reunite with their beloved characters on the big screen. Disney plans to build on the success of ‘Moana’ and deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience filled with adventure and heart.

‘Moana 2’ is set to hit theaters on November 27, 2024, allowing fans to once again be transported to the enchanting world of Oceania. With a stellar team of creators behind it and the continued love for the franchise, ‘Moana 2’ promises to be a cinematic journey not to be missed.