‘Moana 2′ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
By Andrés Buenahora
“Moana 2,” the sequel to the Oscar-nominated film about a young Polynesian woman on a quest to break an ancient curse, will be available to stream on Disney+ on March 12.
Initially developed as a Disney+ TV series for streaming, “Moana 2” was revamped into a film with a theatrical release. The adjustment was said to be a strategic decision on the part of Disney to maximize revenue and profitability. It paid off because “Moana 2” made more than $1 billion at the box office and became the third highest-grossing movie of 2024.
The movie “reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.”
“Moana 2” was directed by the trio of David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller — with each making their directorial debut on this project. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and composed the music for the original film, was replaced by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear in the sequel.
Auli’i Cravalho returned to voice Moana with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson coming back as shapeshifting oceanic trickster Maui. The cast also included Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, David Fane, Hualālai Chung and Rose Matafeo,
Variety‘s chief film critic Owen Gleiberman said that the film’s titular character and protagonist Moana “doesn’t have much inner journey left, but the movie has vibrant monsters and a flow of movement that keeps your eyeballs dancing.”
Watch “Moana 2” online through Disney+ here.
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Still waiting for ‘Moana 2’ on Disney+? Here’s where you can see it now
“Moana 2” fans have been patiently waiting for the movie to be released on Disney+, but it looks like the wait will be a bit longer.
The movie premiered in theaters in November, and for those who may have missed it, you can rent or purchase it through Apple TV+, Prime Video or YouTube — but not Disney+.
The sequel to “Moana” reunites Moana and demigod Maui on a new oceanic adventure alongside a crew of unexpected seafarers.
Here is when “Moana 2,” may stream on Disney+.
Based on Disney’s past movies, such as “Wish” and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2” was expected to stream on Disney+ three months after its premiere in theaters, which typically would put its release in February of this year.
However, Disney’s release of new movies and shows for March 2025 did not include “Moana 2,” meaning “Moana 2” will be pushed to later this spring or summer.
When “Moana 2” is eventually released on Disney+, viewers will need a subscription to the platform.
Disney+ offers plans starting at $7.99 per month for its basic, ad-supported option.
While the service does not currently offer a free trial, subscribers can access “Moana 2” as part of Disney’s library and through bundled plans that include ESPN+ or Hulu.
The movie is available to watch on Prime Video. It costs $22.99 to rent and $27.99 to purchase. Prices may change.
Prime Video offers a free trial and a student discount; you can sign up through its website or download the Prime Video app on your phone.
“Moana 2” is available on Apple TV+ for rent or purchase only if you have a subscription. The platform offers a 7-day free trial then costs $9.99 per month, you can sign up on their website.
The movie is also available for purchase on YouTube at $29.99, if you have a YouTube account.
“Moana 2” was a huge success in theaters, with a worldwide box office total of about $1.04 billion so far.
The first look at the sequel set a record for the biggest animated trailer launch in Disney history, receiving 178 million views in 24 hours, The Walt Disney Company said.
“Moana” was released in November 2016, directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. It is currently available through a Disney+ subscription for streaming.
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The seafaring movie gets a streaming release date.
Want to watch a new Moana movie on Disney Plus? The sequel to the 2016 animated hit will drift onto the streaming service in March, Disney announced Tuesday.
Moana 2 follows its Polynesian heroine on a new adventure three years after the first film. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise their voice roles as the titular chief’s daughter and the demigod Maui, who reunite after Moana gets “an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors,” according to a Disney synopsis. You’ll want to stick around for one midcredits scene.
Originally planned as a TV series, Moana 2 premiered in theaters on Nov. 27. Separately, a live-action remake of the first Moana, starring Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, has a 2026 release date. To meet Moana’s younger sister, Simea, and dive into another seafaring story, here are details on Moana 2’s Disney Plus drop.
Auli’i Cravalho voices Moana in the sequel.
Moana 2 will bring music and adventure to Disney Plus on March 12.
If you’re new to the streaming service, you can watch the Moana sequel with the ad-supported Disney Plus Basic plan, which runs $10 a month. To remove most ads from your streaming experience and download titles for offline viewing, you can swing for Disney Plus Premium, which costs $16 a month or $160 a year.
While you can sign up for Disney Plus as a standalone service, you can also opt for a bundle of a.) Disney Plus and Hulu, b.) Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus or c.) Disney Plus, Hulu and Max. The option with Max costs $17 or $30, depending on if you want to stream with ads. Disney’s site has more details.
