Yes. Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is in Moana 2.
Moana is a superhit Disney animated film directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. When it was released, it collected over $687 million worldwide. Along with the commercial success at the box office, the film was loved and praised by both critics and audiences. The film is based on the adventures of an island girl, Moana, who sets on a journey to save her people and restore nature by returning the heart of the Goddess of nature, Te Fiti. The film received 2 Academy Award nominations - for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Lin-Manuel Miranda won a Grammy for the song 'How Far I'll Go' from Moana.
After the success of Moana, its sequel is set to be released on November 29, 2024, in theaters worldwide. Fans have been anticipating the release of Moana 2 for a long time. The star cast of Moana included popular actor Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui. People loved his voice for Maui's character and wondered whether he would be reprising his role in the sequel.
Is The Rock in Moana 2?
In February 2024, Disney announced that Moana 2 would be released this year and that the cast including Dwayne Johnson would reprise their roles in the sequel. Dwyane Johnson’s Maui was one of the standout characters in the first film. He liked playing the character of Maui as he related to him.
A few glimpses of Moana 2 have been shared through its trailer but specific plot details are yet to be disclosed. Disney revealed that the sequel will showcase the new adventures of Moana. This time, Moana and Maui will reunite to go on a new voyage with a crew of unlikely seafarers. Maui will be an integral part of Moana 2.
What is Moana 2 about?
Disney has shared the official synopsis of Moana 2, where Moana gets an unexpected call from her ancestors to go on a journey to the far seas of Oceania. Moana 2 will take the audience on a new voyage with Moana and Maui along with the new crew of unlikely seafarers.
In the sequel, Moana and Maui reunite 3 years after where they left off in the 1st film. The trailer revealed that Moana gets a call from her ancestors to reunite the people of Oceania by setting foot on an ancient island. As a wayfinder, Moana takes on this mission and sets out to voyage. The sequel introduces new additions to the cast, including Simea, Moana's younger sister, who is very close to her and doesn't want her to go away. The new additions to the cast include Simea (Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda), Loto (Rose Matafeo), Kele (David Fane), Moni (Hualālai Chung), and Matangi (Awhimai Fraser).
FAQs about Moana 2
A. Dwayne Johnson plays Maui in Moana 2.
A. Matangi is one of the antagonists in Moana 2.
A. Yes, Moana has a younger sister, Simea, in Moana 2.
