Moana stole our hearts with its epic journey into unknown waters and back. But now, Moana 2 will take us even farther, as Moana’s ancestors call her on an epic new quest. This time, she’s out to unite her people and make connections she never before could have imagined. And If you thought Moana was a beautiful movie, even just the trailer for Moana 2 will absolutely blow you away. You can watch it in full below.
Moana is older, wiser, and even more ready to throw herself into the waves in Moana 2‘s trailer. And we’re immediately back in love with this character and her world. We especially can’t resist the adorable Pua, the pot-belly pig. Pua wants to come along, but also wants a nap. That’s relatable content.
There are stormy waters ahead, though, as Moana sets out to fight the villainous Storm of all Storms and encounters other obstacles along the way, such as… vicious coconut monsters. But luckily, she’ll have her ally Maui, voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to help her out yet again.
Regardless of what awaits Moana, if the Moana 2 trailer is any indication, it’ll be absolutely gorgeous. We cannot get enough of this animation, especially the way the ocean is so gloriously depicted. We bet it will play incredibly on a big screen.
Alongside the trailer, Disney shared a synopsis for Moana 2. It notes:
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) 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 Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson.
The film also features returning stars Rachel House (Moana’s Grandma, Tala), Temuera Morrison (Moana’s father, Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Moana’s mother, Sina), as well as the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea.
We can’t wait to join Moana on this epic quest. And we especially can’t wait to hear the new songs in store for us in this film.