In Moana 2, our favorite heroes, Moana and Maui, are back for another wild adventure! This time around, Moana gets a surprise message from her ancestors that pushes her to explore the unknown waters of Oceania. She’s got some new buddies tagging along too, making this journey totally different from anything she’s ever done before.

The film’s big idea? It’s all about how the ocean isn’t just something that separates us—it actually brings us closer together. Disney was originally thinking about turning this story into a show for their streaming service. But they went all out and made it a movie instead, which is perfect ’cause these animated adventures shine on the big screen.

The team behind this exciting sequel includes Jared Bush (who worked on the first movie), Dana Ledoux Miller, and Bek Smith. They’ve cooked up a thrilling script where Moana faces even bigger challenges as she tries to unite various Pacific Island groups. She’s grown from being just a village leader; now she truly knows where she fits in this vast world. You can see her confidence in every single step she takes!

So here’s what’s going down: Vaiana is this young girl from a small island, and she’s dying to figure out if there’s more to life than what she’s used to seeing every day. She’s curious about other people and wonders what’s beyond her island home—just like how we think about aliens in space sometimes! It’s all about balancing curiosity with being brave enough to face the unknown, which we can totally get behind.

So, get this—Vaiana’s all about chilling with these friendly aliens hanging out on different islands. But there’s a twist! This god named Nalo isn’t cool with it. Ages ago, humans were getting too buddy-buddy, so he actually sank an island that Vaiana now has to find. Turns out, it’s the secret key connecting all these islands through some magical paths.

Our girl Vaiana isn’t exactly set up for this wild sea adventure, but that’s what makes it fun! You just gotta root for her as she overcomes crazy obstacles—and hey, she’s not alone. Loto, the super inventive dude, is there when things get tricky. Plus, you’ll love her goofy sidekicks: there’s Heihei the clueless chicken and Pua the pig who don’t talk but keep everyone laughing. And let’s throw in Kele the farmer who tags along on this epic ride!

And then there’s what’s happening on Oceania 2: we’ve got this grumpy old guy who’s all about farming to stay alive. He’s not flying solo; you also have Moni—a big-help kid ready to step up when needed but not much going on personality-wise.

Oh, remember Maui from the first movie? He’s back! With those wild moving tattoos and demigod vibes. For some laughs and chaos, there are these wacky warrior dude characters called Kakamora—especially Kotu who’s like a tiny ninja doing his magic thing!
At home, Vaiana’s parents are keeping it mellow while someone new jumps into the spotlight. Let’s talk about Simea, Vaiana’s little sister. She’s got this super cute chubby-cheeked look going on—like she was made for animation!

The story’s got this magical vibe happening with spirits like Grandma Tala watching over Vaiana and Tautai Vasa spilling secrets about other tribes beyond the coral reefs. And we can’t forget Matangi, a mysterious character surrounded by these cool flying foxes, making Vaiana question everything she thought she knew. There’s also an awesome song you’ll love called “Perditi,” one of five fresh tunes featured this time around.

Some folks might think the music didn’t quite hit as hard as before, but man, the animation is still killer! Brace yourself for some eye-popping visuals where they blend water, earth, fire, and air in such a fantastic way. Talented crews like David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller really brought their A-game to shake things up. But honestly? The real scene-stealer here is the Ocean itself—alive with personality and reacting to everything like it’s part of us. You’ll totally feel the magic!