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After Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the upcoming sequel to 2016’sMoanastarring Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, the lead actress gave a promising update about the latter’s participation in the film.
As Johnson is busy working on his next project, which he confirmed is a live-action film, he also revealed that he has been involved in the project since its conception.
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Auli’i Cravalho Shares Exciting Updates AboutMoana 2
In a Disney press release,Moana 2will feature the original characters Moana and Maui, which hints at the return ofAuli’i CravalhoandDwayne Johnson.
While speaking withEW, Cravalho shared an update about the upcoming second film without giving away too many details. She also did not confirm Johnson’s part but mentioned that they have been secretly working on the movie for quite some time now.
“What I can tell you is that we’ve been working really hard on it and it will come out November of 2024, which is only a few months away, so clearly we’ve been working on it for a minute without telling anyone. God, we’re good.”
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Bob Igeronce spoke withCNBCto confirmMoana 2, a franchise that brought them massive profit after it grossed over $687 million in global ticket sales.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise, and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theaters this November.”
The Walt Disney Companyrevealed the movie’s details as follows:
“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.”
The movie will be helmed by Dave Derrick Jr., and despite Cravalho not explicitly confirming if she and Johnson are returning as the lead characters, fans can take solace in the fact that a live-actionMoanais underway.
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Dwayne Johnson Confirmed Live-ActionMoanaIs In The Works
Dwayne Johnson confirmed during his guesting atThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallonthat he is currently working on a live-action adaptation ofMoana. In general, these kinds of remake projects from Disney are rarely successful, and only a handful manage to exceed viewers’ expectations.
“My next project that I will be shooting is a live-action version of Moana. I am real-life Maui.”
Still, Dwayne Johnson is a charmer when it comes to box-office blockbusters.Moanais one of the most profitable Disney projects in the past years, so the studio can rely on that fame as well as The Rock’s star power.
Unfortunately, Auli’i Cravalho won’t be returning as Moana in the live-action movie. She was 14 when she was cast in the animated film, so it is important to accurately represent the character in the upcoming remake.
Moana 2is expected to hit theaters on June 06, 2025 while the live-action adaptation is scheduled for a June 17, 2025 release, just seven months apart.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
