The first trailer for the upcoming sequel was viewed by 178 million people in its first 24 hours this week, more than any other trailer for a film in the history of Disney's animated empire.
- May 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - The trailer for Disney's upcoming animated sequel, "Moana 2", has set a new record for the studio. In its first 24 hours, the trailer was viewed by 178 million people, surpassing the previous record held by "Frozen II" (116 million). This makes it the most-viewed trailer in the history of Disney's animated empire, which includes both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar.
The "Moana 2" trailer also outperformed other recent Pixar trailers, including "Incredibles 2" (113 million). It will be released alongside Pixar's upcoming sequel, "Inside Out 2", which opens in theaters on June 14.
"Moana 2", which reunites voice stars Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, opens in theaters on November 27. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film features new songs by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina. In the sequel, Moana embarks on an unexpected adventure into dangerous, long-lost waters after receiving a call from her ancestors.
Despite its original conception as a Disney+ series, the positive reception to the trailer suggests that the studio has made a wise decision in opting for a big-screen release. The original "Moana" film, which released in 2016, has remained popular, being the most streamed movie across all platforms in 2023, according to Nielsen.
This success is a testament to the enduring popularity of the characters and story, which will undoubtedly translate into strong box office performance for the sequel.
