It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since Moana first set sail on her journey and captivated audiences across the globe, but our favorite Disney heroine is finally making her way back to the big screen for the exciting chapter in her story!
This time around, Moana is once again going to take to the sea for another adventure, but this time, it won’t just be Maui and Heihei joining her.
“In the first film, Moana goes on this epic adventure and she really comes into her own as a wayfinder and it was so important to us as we were making the second film that we didn't try to reinvent who she was, but that we started to expand her world and we really started asking ourselves what's next for Moana? What new kind of leadership goals can she have in this film? It only made sense that we'd bring a crew along on the journey and the crew we came up with, are they the best crew in the world? No, but they're a lot of fun and they really test the kind of leader,” director and co-writer Dana Ledoux Miller teased of the film during a special sneak peek of the new Moana 2 merchandise.
With Moana now being joined by a crew of new and familiar friends, the sequel will get to explore new facets of the character in many ways as she looks ahead to the future.
“In the first film, one of the most important relationships for Moana was her relationship with her grandmother. Her grandma makes a surprise appearance in Moana 2, and she says something that really became a core theme for this movie. She tells Moana that you never stop choosing who you are,” Miller teased of the film. “So as Moana is called by her ancestors to go on a new epic journey, she's forced to really reconcile with the idea that she never stops evolving. And even though it's really hard for her to leave her family behind, especially her little sister, she's forced to really think about what she wants the future to look like for her sister and that's really what propels her off into the ocean again.”
Audiences are eager to rejoin Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua on their new journey, and we can’t wait to meet the film’s new characters including Moana’s little sister Simea, who has already won fans over in the film’s teasers. And as we heart up for our return to the waters to see how far Moana will go in this new adventure, Disney is making it easy to continue the adventure beyond the screen through a wave of new Moana 2-inspired products coming later this year.
“I'm a Disney kid in that I grew up watching Beauty and The Beast, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid, and those movies sparked my imagination. So I think it's really important and exciting that we lean into that with Moana too, that people get to go home and continue the adventure on their own,” Miller enthusiastically shared in celebrating the launch of the new Moana 2 products fans will soon be able to bring home!
Disney is going all out with its promotion for the film, teaming up with several of its longtime partners to bring fans new merchandise inspired by Moana 2 with exciting new items from Mattel, LEGO, American Girl, Funko, and more!
Moana joins the American Girl Doll lineup
Moana is about to make waves as the latest Disney Princess to join the American Girl Disney Princess Collection with the new Disney Moana Doll by American Girl®. Our iconic heroine inspires the new 18-inch doll with a look inspired by Moana including her curly brown hair and signature outfit. And with the Moana Accessories pack, Heihei and Pua also join the fun!
Moana gets a new look in toys from Mattel
Of course, you can’t have a new Disney product line without some additions from Mattel who has been a longtime partner with Disney! Mattel is set to release a wave of new Moana 2 products including a series of fashion dolls, figures, and playlets inspired by the characters of the film.
New Moana 2 Funko Pop! figures arrive
For the collectors, Funko will be bringing fans a wave of new Pop! figures timed to the release of the film. Among the new figures set to be released is a new Maui Pop! As well as a new Moana Pop! which is accompanied by a mini figure of Moana’s sister Simea.
Moana 2 LEGO sets to inspire imagination
For the builders out there, Disney will be bringing fans a series of sets inspired by the world of Moana 2 featuring mini-figures of Moana and the film’s key characters.
More fan-favorite brands showcasing the exciting world of Moana 2
These are just a few highlights of the new collection Disney is set to release timed to Moana 2’s release on Nov. 27. Fans can also look forward to the arrival of new costume pieces, books, accessories, and even a new drink collaboration with 100 Coconuts! You can take a look at some of the many new Moana 2-inspired products coming soon and don’t miss Moana 2 when it arrives in theaters on Nov. 27!
