Is a live-action remake of Moana necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary,

Moana's ending is consistent with the themes of the original, speaking to the deep connections between the modern film and the animated film.

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three years after the original. “Moana 2” was ...

Director Thomas Kail bridges the animated world and real world in Moana (2026), allowing audiences to revisit this new classic.