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The world premiere of
DIS.BLUE Disney's “Moana 2” made a stop in Oahu, Hawaii, on Thursday in conjunction with a celebration of Pacific Island heritage.
In the storyline, three years have passed since Moana's adventures in the first hit film. “At first she wondered if she could be a Girl Scout,” Auliʻi Cravalho, who plays the main character, told Reuters.
“When we see her again, she has become a master navigator
The film also takes Moana on a journey to the future, so she travels “even further,” the Hawaiian actor added.
“Moana 2, directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, will be released in theaters on November 27.
In this film, Moana receives a sudden call from her ancestors to travel the seas and break the curse of the god Nalo, which prevents the inhabitants of the different islands from reconnecting.
She must form her own crew and find her friend, the demigod Maui, played by Dwayne Johnson.
“Maui's journey in 'Moana 2' has many meanings for me,” Dwayne Johnson said.
“First, the heritage, and second, the character of Maui was largely inspired by my grandfather who is buried here (Hawaii), so it's very meaningful to me,” he added.
The preview was opened by Hawaiian dancers wearing leis and waving Hawaiian flags.
The film has been highly anticipated since “Inside Out 2”, Disney's other animated film released in 2024, crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office less than three weeks after its release – it's the animated film that reached this level the fastest.
The first “Moana” film topped the 2016 Thanksgiving box office chart, grossing $81.1 million over the five-day holiday season.
