Moana 2

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Moana 2

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Released Nov 27, 2024

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Riding high on a wave of stunning animation even when its story runs adrift, Moana 2 isn't as inspired as the original but still delights as a colorful adventure.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

If children of a certain age like this kind of kinetic fare, they're going to like this movie. It never stops, not for one second.

Jan 17, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It's great fun for girls and boys, and the animation is really sweeping.

Dec 12, 2024

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Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

Much like the hermit crab who kicks things off by attempting to trade in his new shell for an ill-fitting larger one, there’s simply not enough to fill out Moana 2.

Dec 11, 2024

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

I think younger audiences will enjoy...

Rated: 3/5

Mar 24, 2025

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Moana 2 is visually stunning, has a pace that never lets up, the songs come at the right time, and has tender moments...[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/4

Mar 17, 2025

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Peter Martin

EverythingButHorror.com

It's difficult to discern any creative or story-driven purpose behind the sequel. Like a high-priced DTV release, Moana 2 is all tarted up for no good reason except Disney's bottom line, and has precious little to recommend for adult viewers.

Mar 14, 2025

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Kailey K

This sequel was very well written and the music was fantastic! With surprises and unexpected events with not just moana but the other characters as someone who has loved Disney since I was and child; this movie definitely had some surprises you would expect. Especially with the bat lady(Matangi).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Erika

What makes Moana 2 so special is how well it balances action, emotion, and humor. There are moments of high-stakes adventure that keep you on the edge of your seat, but also quiet, introspective scenes that show just how much Moana has grown. The film respects the themes of Polynesian culture while creating a universal story about courage, leadership, and self-discovery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Emma

Best movie I’ve ever seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Sean

Very good, 4 year old loved it! First one was better but still worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Ryan S

Absolutely fantastic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Craig D

The movie felt disjointed. I didn’t leave the theater with a single song stuck in my head either. Disappointed by this sequel.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Jason Hand

Director

Dana Ledoux Miller

Director

Auli'i Cravalho

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Dwayne Johnson

Maui

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Synopsis

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.

Director: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
Producer: Yvett Merino Flores, Christina Chen, Osnat Shurer
Screenwriter: Dana Ledoux Miller, Jared Bush
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $460.4M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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