Moana 2 songs are coming from the team behind The Unofficial Bridgerton musical, not Lin-Manuel Miranda
Feb. 8, 2024Miranda isn’t thought to be returning for the sequel
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Moana 2 might sound a little different to the first movie. As it turns out, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who penned songs for the original, isn’t thought to be returning for the sequel.
Instead, the team behind the Grammy winning Unofficial Bridgerton musical, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, are writing music for the follow-up, along with Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina. Foa’i and Mancina did work on the originalMoanamovie, so it’s not all change for the sequel, however (H/TVariety).
Moana 2 was a surprise announcementfromDisneyCEO Bob Iger, and it’s coming very fast, hitting theaters this November. That tight turnaround is probably down to the fact that the project was originally intended to be a TV show, but is being rejigged into a movie.
Considering the first film features stone cold classics like ‘How Far I’ll Go,’ ‘You’re Welcome,’ and ‘Shiny’ (seriously, just try to get that out of your head), we’re sure Moana 2 will also deliver the toe-tapping tunes.
The film’s synopsis promises “an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.”
Moana is also getting a live-action remakewhich will star Dwayne Johnson as Maui, so there’s plenty of wayfinding goodness on the horizon (that’s the line where the sky meets the sea, of course).
Moana 2 is coming this November 27. In the meantime, check out our guide to all theupcoming Disney moviesfor everything else the studio has in store.
Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox
I’m a Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site’s Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.
Mufasa: The Lion King first reactions call it the “perfect prequel” and “a story that deserves to be told”
Enola Holmes 3 is moving forward as Netflix sequel finds director – and Millie Bobby Brown is expected to return
Dev behind new Doki Doki Literature Club-style psychological horror says it’s not “for those with weak hearts,” but with 98% positive Steam reviews, I’m not sure I can stay away
