Moana 2 Plot Details & Timeline Revealed

Summary

• Disney has revealed that
  Moana 2
  takes place three years after the original film, focusing on Moana looking for people beyond her island.
• The movie will feature Moana teaming up with Maui and new characters, and is set for release on November 27, 2024.
• The sequel is a reworked version of a series in development for Disney+ since 2020, confirmed by CEO Bob Iger.

New details about Moana 2 have been revealed, including what the story is going to be about and when it takes place in relation to the original movie. The sequel to Disney’s 2016 animated hit was announced in February 2024, with a release date of later this year also confirmed. Bob Iger revealed the sequel is a reworked version of a series that has been in development for Disney+ since 2020.

Now, The Walt Disney Company has revealed more details about the upcoming Moana 2, including the revelation that the sequel will take place three years after the original. The animated musical will also focus on its titular character looking for people beyond her island home. She will team up once again with Maui, alongside an array of new characters that have yet to be revealed.

What Moana 2’s Story Details Say About The Sequel

The first Moana movie ended with its titular character bringing peace back to her island and becoming the chief and wayfinder of her village. Because her new roles still allow her to continue embracing her adventurous side, it makes sense for the sequel to see her set sail yet again. The fact she will be searching for people beyond her island is also a fitting evolution of the story, as her quest will ultimately result in the world expanding for her and her people.

Despite these new details, though, it’s still unclear why Moana decides to leave her island in search of people beyond her home. The first movie saw her embark on a perilous quest to return Te Fiti’s heart, saving her people in the process. It’s possible the sequel’s story will involve similarly high stakes, perhaps showing her attempting to get help from beyond what she already knows about the world. If that’s the case, then it’s unpredictable as to where the story is going to go next.

Since Maui will be joining her on her quest, it seems like it will be just as exciting an adventure as the first movie was, even if there are still plenty of details left to be revealed. What’s clear, though, is that Moana 2 will be providing audiences with a fresh look at the franchise in a way that hasn’t been approached yet. With the world ready to expand for its young hero, the film is shaping up to be a worthwhile sequel to the beloved original.

Moana 2
arrives in theaters on November 27.

Source: The Walt Disney Company