'Moana 2' Sets Sail for Disney+ Streaming After Billion-Dollar Box Office Run

Disney fans are eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Moana 2’ on streaming platforms. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 hit ‘Moana’ has already made waves at the box office, and now it’s set to make its debut on Disney+. Here’s everything you need to know about the streaming release date and other details.

Release Date on Disney+

‘Moana 2’ will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting March 12, 2025. This follows its successful theatrical release on November 27, 2024, where it grossed over $1 billion globally.

Plot Summary

The sequel continues the story of Moana, voiced by Auli’i Cravalho, a few years after her first adventure.

Now an experienced wayfinder and leader of Motunui, Moana receives an unexpected call from her ancestors, leading her to embark on a daring journey beyond the known seas. Alongside her is the charismatic demigod Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, who reunites with Moana for another action-packed adventure.

Cast and Crew

The film features a star-studded cast, including:

Auli’i Cravalho as Moana
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Maui
Rachel House as Grandma Tala
Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui
Nicole Scherzinger as Sina
Hualālai Chung as Moni
David Fane as Kele
Rose Matafeo as Loto
Awhimai Fraser as Matangi
Gerald Ramsey as Tautai
Vasa Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea

The film is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, with music composed by Grammy-winning artists Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa‘i, and Mark Mancina.

Moana and Maui are back 🌊🪝#Moana2 is coming to @DisneyPlus on March 12! pic.twitter.com/9sAyZ8gLvk

— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) February 25, 2025

Box Office Success

‘Moana 2’ has been a massive success at the box office, grossing $1.053 billion worldwide, with $458.8 million from the domestic box office and $504.6 million internationally.

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Despite missing an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, the film received recognition from the Golden Globes, NAACP Image Awards, and Producers Guild Awards.

With its breathtaking animation, emotional yet adventurous storyline, and vibrant musical score, ‘Moana 2’ is set to captivate audiences once again when it arrives on Disney+ on March 12, 2025. Fans eager to revisit Moana and Maui’s high-seas adventure won’t have to wait much longer.