In “Moana 2,” Moana is back and ready for a new adventure with Maui by her side! This time around, she gets an unexpected message from her ancestors. That’s her cue to set off on a journey across the unexplored parts of Oceania with some surprising new pals. The ocean in this movie isn’t just there to keep people separated; it’s something magical that actually brings everyone closer.

Originally, Disney wanted this story to be a series on Disney+, but they felt it would work better as a movie. So here we have “Moana 2”! We pick up right where we left off—Moana is now all grown-up, showing strength and being totally awesome as the leader of her people. Now, she’s got this exciting mission about bringing together folks from different Pacific Islands. Jared Bush is back (he co-wrote the first one) along with Dana Ledoux Miller and Bek Smith to give us this thrilling journey.

As Moana sets out on her mission, she tackles all kinds of challenges that test her leadership skills and bravery in completely new ways. Along the way, she helps unite various island communities like never before. Her journey might even wrap up this whole chapter of growing up for her—but don’t rush out when the credits start rolling; there could be something hidden there!

Then there’s Vaiana—they think it’s fascinating how she’s stepping out of her comfort zone big time. Picture someone who’s lived on an island their whole life suddenly going on this crazy adventure because they’re curious about who else might be out there! It’s kinda like when we look up at th…
You know how people can get all curious about aliens and the mysteries of space? That’s kinda what’s going on with folks in this Disney story. They want to explore, make new friends, but they’re also a little worried about what’s out there.

So, there’s this girl Vaiana. She’s meeting new people from different islands and making cool connections. Except there’s this cranky god named Nalo who isn’t too happy about everyone mingling around. Long ago, he even pushed an island underwater ’cause he wasn’t into all that socializing.

Vaiana’s got this big quest to find that hidden island—not easy since she’s got zero clues to start with! But that’s what makes her journey totally inspiring. You’ll just have to root for her as she dives into adventures with a fun crew—there’s Loto the smart inventor, Heihei the goofy rooster, Pua the cute piggy, and Kele who brings his own skills to the table. They’re all cruising on a large raft, working together to unite these islands!

In “Oceania 2,” things get interesting with different characters like an old guy who’s really into farming and surviving—doesn’t sound thrilling at first glance—but then there’s Moni, a kid who’s super useful when things get tricky but could use more personality spice. And guess what? Maui is back from “Oceania”! Yup, he’s still rocking those tattoos and shapeshifting powers.

And let’s talk about those Kakamora warriors—they’re tiny coconut-like folks who bring lots of laughs, especially one named Kotu who’s a real character!
So, back on the island, we meet Vaiana’s parents and her adorable little sister, Simea. She’s got this wide-eyed wonder thing going on and is just the cutest. Her look is simple since it makes animation easier, but she’s still super cute.

The magical bits kick in with Grandma Tala’s spirit watching over Vaiana. Then there’s Tautai Vasa who shows up to let us know more folks live beyond the reef. Plus, we have this intriguing character Matangi who’s hanging out with flying foxes and really shakes up what Vaiana thought she knew about herself.

They throw in a new song called “Perditi.” It’s nice, but let’s be honest, it’s not as catchy as the ones from the first movie. But no worries—the animation still rocks!

This flick does a fun job blending water, earth, fire, and air—these elements mean everything to their world. Directors David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller—especially Dana being from Samoa—really nailed it with the visuals. They made the ocean look both solid and fluid all at once. It doesn’t just sit there; it kind of acts like it’s alive and interacting with everyone!