Temuera Morrison, the speaking voice for Moana’s father,Chief of Motunui, in the first movie, is set to reprise his role inMoana 2. That’s not all! This time around,he also intends to lend his vocal talentsto his character in the second installment of the fan-favorite Disney movie.
According to Agents of Fandom on X (formerly Twitter),Joseph Deckelmeierannounced at Fan Expo Chicago that Morrison will not just be voicing Chief of Motunui but will also be the singing voice behind the man in the highly-anticipated installment. In the first movie, the songs were brought to life byChristopher Jackson.Auli’i CravalhoandDwayne Johnsonare also set to reprise their roles as Moana and Maui, respectively.
The cast forMoana 2will also see the return ofAlan Tudykas the crazed chicken Hei Hei andNicole Scherzingeras Moana’s mother, Sina. The movie will also see some new cast members jump on the bandwagon, includingRose Matafeo, who plays a young woman from Moana’s tribe named Loto — she designs and maintains the ship. Newcomers also compriseDavid Faneas Kele, an elder in the community responsible for the vegetables, andHualālai Chungas Moni, a youngster fan of Moana.
The Trailer for ‘Moana 2’ Exceeded All Expectations
The highly anticipated trailer forMoana 2dropped on June 22, 2025, and fans are waiting with bated breath for the movieto hit theatres later this year on June 12, 2025. The sequel toMoanawas initially supposed to bea Disney+ series, but the story was later turned into a feature film.
The story inMoana 2is set totake a 3-year leap from where the original film left off. Disney’s official synopsis hints at the plot ofMoana 2, centered around how she receivesan unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, leading Moana to journey to the far seas of Oceania into dangerous, long-lost waters. The synopsis ends on an exciting note, setting the tone for the film with the following words :
“For an adventure, unlike anything she’s ever faced.”
Naturally, considering that Disney original movies boast banger soundtracks,Moana 2will grace screens with a fresh set of original music! However,Lin-Manuel Miranda, who handled the soundtrack forMoana, will not be returning.Moana 2will seeAbigail BarlowandEmily Beartaking over the soundtrack for the coveted second installment. Fans have only been graced with a peak at one song, “We’re Back,” the first look for which was part of thefootage shown at theAnnecy International Animation Film Festivalearlier this year.
Moana 2is set to hit theaters on June 18, 2025. In the meantime, you can watchMoanaon Disney+.
Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
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