Moana 2 has helped Disney to shut 2023 with a band, the sequel to 2016’s animated movie has gained hearts the world over throughout this vacation season. Co-directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film has garnered reward from critics and the viewers alike, and the expectations of a 3rd film have already buzzed fandom. In a brand new interview with ScreenRant, Miller addressed the sequel’s risk.

“I feel that the truth that so many individuals have come out to see this film signifies that there’s loads of love for Moana,” the director stated of the newest movie’s success. Moana 2 takes ahead the story of its titular heroin, offering ample laughs, dancing, and singing. The film has grossed over $960 million on the field workplace whereas making and breaking a number of milestones and bagged a Golden Globe nomination for Finest Animated Function Movie. Given the success of the movie, Disney ought to waste no time in greenlighting Moana 3, nevertheless, Miller notes,

In a yr and a half I’ve one other movie popping out, it is the live-action Moana, so there’s loads of Moana like to go round. And who is aware of what else is subsequent.

Given Miller’s feedback, the opportunity of a 3rd film within the franchise appears probably, nonetheless, the presently filming, live-action characteristic must be the studios’ precedence given its July 2026, launch date. In the meantime, Moana 2 is doing exceptionally effectively garnering a 61 p.c critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, whereas the viewers rating sits as extremely as 86 p.c.

What Do We Know About Reside-Motion ‘Moana’?

Disney has a penchant for changing its animated hits into live-action motion pictures, and it often works effectively for the studio. Whereas most particulars in regards to the characteristic are saved tightly below wraps, like its animated predecessor, the live-action movie will even have a good time the islands, communities and traditions of Pacific Islanders. Looks as if Moana’s journey of self-discovery will hold entertaining the followers as did her newfound friendship with exiled demigod, Maui.

Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui within the animated characteristic, will return for the live-action. Additionally, a producer on the film, he beforehand revealed, “This story is my tradition, and this story is emblematic of our individuals’s grace and warrior energy. I put on this tradition proudly on my pores and skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime alternative to reunite with Maui, impressed by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, Excessive Chief Peter Maivia, is one which runs very deep for me.”

Moana 2 is in theatres now. Reside-action Moana will debut on July 10, 2026.