Moana 2will be available for purchase on digital platforms really soon.Peoplehas revealed that the successful animated sequel will be coming to digital platforms tomorrow, January 28. The launch for home entertainment comes after the adventure managed to earn more than $1 billion at the global box office. BothAuli’i CravalhoandDwayne Johnsonreturned to reprise their roles as Moana and Maui, respectively.Moana 2premiered in theaters eight years after the first installment hit the big screen. The movie followed the titular character as she embarked on a new quest to learn more about the world around her.
Moana 2opened up different possibilities for the fearless hero voiced by Auli’i Cravalho. A couple of years after her first adventure, Moana has new responsibilities as an older sister and as a relevant figure in the community of Motunui. The protagonist learns about Nalo’s (Tofiga Fepulea’i) crimes through a vision. It is explained that the storm god sank the island of Motufetu, a crucial point in the middle of the ocean that allowed different communities to meet each other. Moana had to recruit Maui once again for a musical adventure that captured the imagination of audiences around the world.
Moana 2was directed byDavid Derreck Jr.,Jason HandandDana Ledoux Miller. The artists took over fromRon ClementsandJohn Musker, who worked hard on the development of the first installment a decade ago. The voice cast for the sequel also includedRose Matafeo,Temuera MorrisonandRachel House.Moana 2was originally conceived as a television series meant to be released on Disney+. The studio opted to launch this story as a theatrical release. The result was the first $1 billion hit for Walt Disney Animation Studios since the release ofFrozen II.
The ‘Moana’ Franchise Continues to Grow
Moana 2became a hit for Disney, and the fun is just getting started. A live-action version ofMoanais set to hit theaters on August 19, 2025. Principal photography for the project has already begun. Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui in the new iteration of the story, with Catherine Lagaʻaia portraying the role of Moana. The live-action version ofMoanawill be directed by Thomas Kail. The filmmaker previously worked with the studio thanks to the recorded performance ofHamiltonthat was launched on Disney+ during the pandemic.
Moana 2will be available for purchase through digital platforms tomorrow. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
