The long-awaited sequel, Moana 2, has made a spectacular return to the box office, grossing over $386 million worldwide since its release. The film’s success is largely attributed to a strong Thanksgiving weekend, during which the film earned more than $221 million, including an impressive $135.3 million in just three days. The movie also performed exceptionally well internationally, grossing $165.3 million across global markets.
The sequel features the return of Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, both reprising their iconic roles. The film also sees the return of fan-favorite characters voiced by Rachel House (Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina). New characters are introduced, with voices from Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo, as well as Awhimai Fraser as the enigmatic Matangi and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Moana’s younger sister, Simea.
Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, Moana 2 also features music from Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, all of whom worked on the first film. The movie was written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, with Jennifer Lee and Dwayne Johnson serving as executive producers.
With its stunning box office performance, Moana 2 proves that the beloved story of Moana and Maui continues to captivate audiences worldwide, delivering both nostalgia and excitement for new adventures.
