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Moana has charted a course to our hearts ever since we first met the brave wayfinder in 2016’s Moana. Now, we’re preparing to follow her next journey in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, in theaters November 27. Featuring music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, 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 Auli‘i Cravalho)
Last time we saw Moana, she’d 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 mode—returning 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. It’s up to Moana to step onto the sand of the island and reconnect the people of Oceania… But first, she must get through a perilous journey across the ocean!
Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson)
Everyone’s favorite demigod is back and ready for action! Moana’s 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 animal—which 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 Moana’s ancestors.
Simea (voiced by Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda)
With her ancestors calling and her sense of adventure primed, there’s not much keeping Moana on Motunui. Well, there used to not be much keeping her home… but now she has an adorable little sister, Simea—who thinks the world of Moana and misses her terribly when she’s 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, Moana’s not adventuring alone: She’s got a crew supporting her, all with various skills and talents… including Loto, a brilliant but quirky engineer who maintains their ship. Loto’s always thinking about the best ways to improve her designs, often enacting the changes in real time—whether the rest of the crew is ready or not.
Kele (voiced by David Fane)
It’s a long journey to find a long-lost island, so Kele joins Moana’s crew to grow and maintain their food. As an elder on Motunui, Kele isn’t as passionate about adventure as the rest of the crew… 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 Moana’s journey. He also knows a lot about Maui specifically, which may or may not be the main motivating factor behind him joining her crew…
Matangi (voiced by Awhimai Fraser)
We don’t know much about Matangi yet. She poses a mysterious threat to Moana, Maui, and her crew—and if recent trailers are any indication, she seems to love driving them batty.
