How much time has passed after the story of the first film?

In November, Disney is preparing to launch a new animated adventure with “Moana”, promising to explore new tides.

The long-awaited animation sequel is scheduled to premiere on November 28, exclusively in theaters. The new film promises to take audiences on an exciting journey alongside the iconic characters Moana, voiced by Aulii Cravalho, and Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson.

In this new adventure, they join an unusual crew of sailors to explore the distant and mysterious seas of Oceaniaafter Moana receives a surprising calling from her ancestors.

Under the direction of Dave Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, “Moana 2” is produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino. The film is enriched by soundtracks created by award-winning Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, as well as Grammy nominee Opetaia Foai and the renowned Mark Mancina, winner of three Grammys.

The script is written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, while Jennifer Lee, Jared Bush and Dwayne Johnson take on executive production.

How much time has passed?

In “Moana”, released in 2016, the protagonist was 16 years old. However, in the next film, Moana will be 19 years old, as revealed by the official synopsis made available by Disney, echoes Cinema Blend.

“The film brings together Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely sailors. After receiving an unexpected call from her ancestral guides, Moana must travel to the distant seas of Oceania and dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.”

Although eight years have passed since the original theatrical release, the creative team opted for a more subtle temporal transition in the narrative. Moana appears more mature in the initial trailer for “Moana 2.”

What happened in “Moana” (2016)?

Released in 2016, the film introduced audiences to a fearless navigator eager to overcome the reef that had surrounded her island since the beginning. Forbidden by her father, Chief Tui, due to the dangers in the seas, Moana embarks on a mission to save your island threatened by hunger and disease.

With the help of his friend Ocean and a precious emerald artifact, she seeks the demigod Maui to return the heart of the goddess Te Fiti.