Lin-Manuel contributed music, lyrics and vocals to the movie, which was nominated for 2 Academy Awards — Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “How Far I'll Go.”
Aulii Cravalho is an American actress and singer who made her acting debut as the voice of the titular character in the 2016 Disney 3D computer-animated musical feature film Moana.
Zendaya is not confirmed to be a part of the live-action Moana remake cast. Few updates have happened since Dwayne Johnson's announcement of a live-action Moana movie in 2023. The cast has not been announced, but Auli'i Cravalho (original voice of Moana) has been revealed to be sitting out of the film.
Alongside officially confirming that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho will be returning for Moana 2, Disney has shared a new image of the much-anticipated sequel that is set to sail into theaters on November 27, 2024.
In the first film, Moana is around 16 years old when she sets out on a journey from her island of Motunui to find Maui and force him to restore the heart of Te Fiti. That would make her about 19 or 20 in the new movie.
Maui (/maʊwiː/) is a fictional character that appears in the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios animated film Moana. He was created by directors John Musker and Ron Clements and is voiced by American actor Dwayne Johnson. Maui is loosely based on the mythological figure Māui in Polynesian mythology.
The song was performed in the film by American actress and singer Auliʻi Cravalho in her role as Moana. It was released along with the album on November 18, 2016. Canadian singer Alessia Cara also recorded the song for the Moana soundtrack.
Why didn't Lin-Manuel Miranda write the songs for Moana 2?
Moana 2 has the opportunity to stand out from other recent Disney movies without Miranda's involvement. The need for novelty in the Moana sequel makes Barlow and Bear the perfect duo to write music for the film.
Originally Answered: Did Dwayne The Rock Johnson sing in Moana? Yes he did. He was actually quite proud, and rightfully so, of his performance in that role because it was a departure from his action oriented roles and he got to show off some other talents, such as singing.
Moana as she appears in Moana (2016). Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in Moana 2, expressing his passion for the character and honoring his late grandfather in the role. Moana 2 will see most of the original cast returning.
In Walt Disney Animation Studios' all-new epic animated musical, Moana 2, three years since her first voyage, Moana is on an expansive journey in search of people beyond the shores of Motunui. Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
On December 20, Netflix removed Moana to make room for a new lineup of films for Christmas and New Year's Eve. While Moana is no longer available on Netflix, you are still able to enjoy the movie over the holidays. Amazon Prime offers Moana for purchase, and iTunes offers both a rental and a purchase option.
Summary. Moana takes place in Polynesia and explores themes of culture and tradition passed down through oral storytelling. The movie draws inspiration from various Polynesian cultures and is set around 2,000 years ago during a period of exploration.
In traditional Māori lore, Maui, much like his Disney counterpart, draws much of his strength from his magical fishhook. The stories tell of how Maui used his hook to pull up the Pacific Islands which make Polynesia.
The animated Disney film, Moana, called Vaiana in the French version, was inspired by The Islands of Tahiti. Disney's creative team visited the islands of Moorea, Tahiti and Huahine, which was the inspiration for the character Te Fiti. Follow our visitor's guide in the footsteps of Moana.
