Moana is back in force! The sequel to the 2016 hit cartoon, which grossed over $687 million at the global box office, just set an actual record even before its release!
Indeed, the Moana 2 trailer (or Moana 2 (for fans of the original version) was seen by 178 million people in the first 24 hours of its release, more than in the history of Disney’s animation empire, Walt Disney Animation Studios (which produces Moiana) and Pixar.
In terms of trailer views, Pixar’s previous record was Vice Versa 2 (157 million), while Disney Animation’s best was Frozen 2 (116 million). trailer for it Moana 2 It also beat Pixar’s Incredibles 2 (113 million).
This will also be broadcast before the sessions On the contrary 2, which will be released in theaters on June 19. Some sources estimate the Pixar film will debut between $80 million and $85 million, while others estimate it will top $90 million. The numbers achieved by both films, just for their opening frames, is good news for Disney’s animated empire, as Pixar in particular has been struggling.
A meeting of actors and a new sea voyage
Moana 2 Reuniting, behind the mic, are original voice actors Auli Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and the demigod Maui. The much-anticipated film will hit theaters on November 27, 2024.
Recall that the first part Vayana, legend of the end of the world, told the adventure of a reckless young girl who embarks on a daring journey to fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest and save her people. In the sequel, after receiving an unexpected call from her ancestors, Moana embarks on a new journey that takes her to the treacherous waters of Oceania, in the company of Maui and an unlikely new crew of sailors…
Although the project was originally developed as a series, it was eventually turned into a film. The latter will release new songs by Abigail Barlow and Emily Berry.
Disney and Dwayne Johnson is also behind the live-action remake of the original directed by Thomas Keilly, which is set to see the light of day on July 8, 2026, and features Dwayne Johnson This time he is reprising his role in live action.
testifying to the continuing popularity of the Polynesian heroin, Vayana, legend of the end of the worldAccording to Nielsen, it grossed more than $687 million worldwide in 2016 and was the most streamed film on all platforms in 2023.
In anticipation of this animated sequel and live-action remake, Moana, Legend of the End of the World can still be seen on Disney+.
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