The captivating film, Moana, was released on November 23rd, 2016, this movie became a big hit for kids and adults worldwide. The creators of the film, Ron Clements and John Musker, felt it was important to continue the Moana journey and create Moana 2 which was recently released on November 27th, 2024. Instead of the original directors creating this film, David G. Derrick Jr and Jason Hand took over to develop this imaginable movie. The audiences are being taken to the lively world of Oceania with even more heart, adventure, and amazing animation.
A few years after the events of Moana, the sequel picks up Moana once again, with Moana being voiced by Auli’i Cravalho. To pick up the storyline, she is a young leader of her village. While she has embraced her role as the navigator and protector of her people, a new disaster arises when the very ocean that had once guided her shows signs of distress. Once again, Moana sets sail, this time with the world’s destiny hanging in a balanced order. Along the way, she is joined by Maui who is voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has a personal journey of redemption, along with new characters who play key roles in helping her discover the truth behind the crisis.
The soundtrack of Moana 2 is filled with so much joy, which seems to be composed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the music features a mix of upbeat and emotional tracks that make the movie more adventurous and heartfelt. Many listeners loved the songs for their meaningful lyrics, which added deepness to the characters and their journeys. Reviews have been very positive, with audiences appreciating how the music reflects the cultural elements of the story. Although most reviews have been positive, there are some audiences with a few different opinions on the Moana 2 soundtrack. Some people feel that some of the tracks aren’t as memorable or impressive. But overall, the majority of fans have praised the music for its creativity.
Lin-Manuel Miranda was the original composer for the original Moana film, his songs for Moana were so powerful that he ended up winning a grammy for best song written in the visual media category. But he didn’t return to make music for the Disney movie sequel. As shown Miranda has not yet confirmed on why he did not write the music for Moana 2. But many fans are raving about what could have happened or why he has not planned on returning to the enchanting world of Moana.
Miranda has now moved on to another project as well, the new Lion King film. He will be creating original songs for the soundtrack of the movie, with a motivating and engaging attitude. This movie is set to be released on December 20th, 2024. But is this really why he didn’t want to compose Moana 2’s soundtrack?
In total, this movie explores Moana’s growth as a leader and shows her deep connection with the ocean. As the story unfolds, Moana learns valuable lessons about leadership, self-discovery, and the importance of protecting her environment. The film also explores the dynamics of family and heritage, making it a deep story for audiences of all ages. Moana 2 is a winning sequel that honors its predecessor while shaping its unique place in the Disney canon. Although Lin-Manuel Miranda isn’t composing the music, it still seems to be a new hit movie in the theaters.
