Dwayne Johnson Debuts Live-Action Moana Remake with His Daughters at Disney Shareholders Meeting

”Disney Confirms Sеcrеt Production of Moana 2 with 2024 Release Date” Disney has surprised fans by revealing that they have been secretly working on Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2016 film. The original movie followed the adventures of young Moana, voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho, as she pursued her dreams of exploration and embarked on a quest to retrieve Te Fiti’s heart with the help of the charismatic demi-god Maui, played by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Now, in the upcoming sequel, Moana and Maui will embark on another tҺrilling journey across the seas that is sure to captivate audiences.

Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Performed by Dwayne Johnson. (Disney)

Disney recently shared first-look images and exciting new details about the film. Moana 2 is set to Һit cinemas on November 27, 2024. Originally planned as a TV series, the project evolved into a full-length feature film after Disney CEO Bob Iger was impressed with the early footage.

Walt Disney Animation Studio has announced it's releasing a sequel to Moana. (Disney)

The plot of Moana 2 will see Moana receiving an unexpecteԀ call from her ancestors, leading her to embark on a new adventure across the Oceania seas. This time, Moana and Maui will navigate treacherous and uncharted waters, joined by other seafarers, in a journey unlike anything they have faced before.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho  arrive at the AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi premiere of Disney's

Auliʻi Cravalho has confirmed her return as the voice of Moana in the sequel. The talented actress, who landed the role at the age of 14, shared her excitement about officially reprising her role in a social media post. Fans can anticipate the announcement of other cast members closer to the film’s release, hoping for the return of Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.

Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Performed by Auliʻi Cravalho. 
(Disney)

While Lin-Manuel Miranda, who contributed to the music of the first film, is not expected to write songs for the sequel, the talented duo of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear will be creating the music. Directors Dave Derrick Jr., Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, who worked on the original movie, are also expected to return.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Dwayne Johnson attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images )

It’s worth noting that the Moana live-action remake is still in development and is separate from the animated sequel. Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui in the live-action adaptation, while Auliʻi Cravalho is involved as an executive producer, seeking the perfect actor to take on the role of the teenage explorer.

Although a teaser trailer has been released, featuring Moana using a seashell to sound the horn, a more detailed trailer is anticipated to be unveiled in the coming months, providing fans with a deeper glimpse into the highly anticipated Moana 2 before its November release.