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Moana has charted a course to our hearts ever since we first met the brave wayfinder in 2016โs Moana. Now, weโre preparing to follow her next journey in Walt Disney Animation Studiosโ Moana 2, in theaters November 27. Featuring music by Grammyยฎ winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaสปi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, this tuneful new adventure takes Moana across the ocean with faces both familiar and new. Before we dive into the film and join Moana on her quest, find your way to the characters who bring this adventure to life:
Moana (voiced by Auliโi Cravalho)
Last time we saw Moana, sheโd just restored the Heart of Te Fiti and taken on a new role as chief and wayfinder to the people of Motunui. In Moana 2, we see Moana in full adventurer modeโreturning from her latest exploration and ready to face her next. Her ancestors have called out to her to break a curse and adventure to a mysterious island hidden in a storm. Itโs up to Moana to step onto the sand of the island and reconnect the people of Oceaniaโฆ But first, she must get through a perilous journey across the ocean!
Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson)
Everyoneโs favorite demigod is back and ready for action! Moanaโs journey to the mysterious island reunites her with Maui three years after the events of the original Moana. Maui is just as strong-willed and beautifully coiffed as we remember him, covered in magical tattoos commemorating his mighty feats. As a shapeshifter, Maui uses his mighty hook to turn into any animalโwhich gets him into trouble as often as it gets him out of it. Together, Moana and Maui will journey to the far seas of Oceania to answer a call from Moanaโs ancestors.
Simea (voiced by Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda)
With her ancestors calling and her sense of adventure primed, thereโs not much keeping Moana on Motunui. Well, there used to not be much keeping her homeโฆ but now she has an adorable little sister, Simeaโwho thinks the world of Moana and misses her terribly when sheโs gone on her wayfinding journeys. While there may be an ocean in between them, their bond is unbreakable no matter where Moana goes.
Loto (voiced by Rose Matafeo)
This time, Moanaโs not adventuring alone: Sheโs got a crew supporting her, all with various skills and talentsโฆ including Loto, a brilliant but quirky engineer who maintains their ship. Lotoโs always thinking about the best ways to improve her designs, often enacting the changes in real timeโwhether the rest of the crew is ready or not.
Kele (voiced by David Fane)
Itโs a long journey to find a long-lost island, so Kele joins Moanaโs crew to grow and maintain their food. As an elder on Motunui, Kele isnโt as passionate about adventure as the rest of the crewโฆ but he is passionate about the crops he grows!
Moni (voiced by Hualalai Chung)
As a storyteller on Motunui, Moni knows all about the legends and lore that guide Moanaโs journey. He also knows a lot about Maui specifically, which may or may not be the main motivating factor behind him joining her crewโฆ
Matangi (voiced by Awhimai Fraser)
We donโt know much about Matangi yet. She poses a mysterious threat to Moana, Maui, and her crewโand if recent trailers are any indication, she seems to love driving them batty.
