Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho hint at ‘Moana 2’ with musical performance at Disney’s D23 convention

At Disney’s D23 convention, CEO Bob Iger delighted fans with a showcase of upcoming projects including the highly anticipated “Moana 2.” The event, which featured sneak peeks, live performances, and surprise appearances, opened with Iger emphasizing the importance of entertainment in today’s world.
The highlight of the evening was a performance by Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, reprising their roles as Moana and Maui from the original film. The duo wowed the audience of over 15,000 with a song accompanied by drummers and dancers in costumes inspired by the beloved animated movie.
“Moana 2” is scheduled to be released on November 27, with Johnson expressing his excitement for the project and highlighting the personal significance of the films to him, especially as his young daughters were in the audience. In addition to his role in “Moana 2,” Johnson revealed plans to work on a live-action movie based on Disney’s “Monster Jam.”
Despite the exciting announcements, there were no updates shared about Johnson’s involvement in the live-action adaptation of “Moana.” Disney’s showcase at the convention offered a glimpse into the entertainment giant’s future projects, aiming to captivate audiences of all ages with compelling storytelling.