New ‘Moana 2’ trailer gives 1st look at new villain

Published: Oct 09 2024

Disney's captivating new trailer for "Moana 2" unveils the epic lengths the Wayfinder herself, Moana, will traverse to fulfill her preordained destiny. Reprising her iconic role with vocal finesse, Auli'i Cravalho returns as Moana, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson thunders back as the charismatic Maui. This thrilling preview, unveiled on Tuesday, showcases Cravalho belting out the exhilarating new tune, "We're Back," igniting anticipation for the sequel to the 2016 smash hit.

New ‘Moana 2’ trailer gives 1st look at new villain 1

"Moana 2" reunites our heroic duo three years after their daring quest to safeguard Moana's beloved people, embarking on a fresh adventure that promises to exceed all expectations. The journey's call to arms comes from Moana's ancestral navigators, propelling her into the vast, untamed waters of Oceania and perilous, long-forgotten realms, where challenges await unlike any she's ever encountered.

This exhilarating voyage introduces a trio of delightful new characters—Loto, Moni, and Kele—who add a dash of whimsy to the mix. Yet, the path to adventure is never without its hurdles, as the trailer teasingly introduces Matangi, the film's formidable villain, voiced with menacing charm by Awhimai Fraser, according to Comic Book Resources. Maui himself muses with a hint of nostalgia, "Now I kind of miss the lava monster," hinting at the gravity of the new threat they face.

Mystery shrouds the villain's motives, but fans eagerly await the unraveling of the tale when "Moana 2" sets sail onto big screens on November 27th, promising a heart-pumping, visually stunning adventure that will resonate with audiences worldwide.

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