November 9th 2024.
Disney's Moana has become a sensation, with an unbelievable number of streams. Surprisingly, this popular film isn't an old animated classic or a Star Wars blockbuster, but rather the 2016 hit Moana. And if you're one of the many people who can't get enough of the movie, you'll be delighted to know that a sequel is officially in the works.
Following the story of a young girl from a Pacific island as she navigates the challenges of growing up, Moana has consistently ranked among the top four most-watched films on any streaming service since 2019, according to Nielsen data. In fact, viewers have spent a staggering 80 billion minutes watching the film, which is equivalent to seeing it a whopping 748 million times. It's no wonder that fans are eagerly anticipating the follow-up, set to hit theaters on November 27 and once again featuring the talents of Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho.
After initial plans for a Moana TV series were put on hold, excitement for the sequel reached new heights when a teaser trailer unexpectedly dropped earlier this year. And with the original film grossing over $682 million at the global box office and becoming one of the biggest hits of 2016, there's no doubt that the sequel will follow suit.
Interestingly, the film was originally intended to be a TV series, as announced in December 2020. IMDb even had a brief description of the show, revealing that it would continue to follow Moana and her friends as they explore the South Pacific through music and adventure. However, things took a turn when Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger recently shared more details about the film's plot.
In his statement, Iger explained that the film will see Moana receive a call from her wayfinding ancestors, leading her on a journey to the far seas of Oceania. But this won't be an ordinary adventure, as Moana will enter dangerous and long-lost waters, facing challenges unlike anything she's ever encountered before.
With the highly-anticipated sequel set to hit theaters on November 27, fans of the film's music may be disappointed to learn that Lin Manuel Miranda will not be returning to do the soundtrack for the second installment. Instead, the musical talents of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, known for their work on the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, will take the reins.
And that's not all - Moana 2 is also expected to introduce some new characters, known only as the "new seafarers". Although no actors have been announced for these roles yet, fans are already buzzing with excitement over the possibilities.
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