Moana holding a paddle and looking determined while sailing away from a giant tentacle in Moana 2.
The Big Picture While it’s still unclear if Heihei and Pua will be featured in the upcoming live-action remake of Moana — how can they not? — fans can breathe easy for the time being. Brand-new images from the D23 floor, captured by Collider’s own Christina Radish, reveal that the fan-favorite critters will certainly return for the upcoming Moana 2 — a surprise sequel to the blockbuster 2016 film.
The movie was announced not too long ago, having first been conceptualized as a Disney+ streaming show. The announcement was accompanied by the additional news of a live-action remake of the first film, set to star Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia in the titular role. To be directed by Hamilton’s Thomas Kail, the live-action remake will be released in July 2026, having been delayed by a year because of 2023’s SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Moana grossed nearly $690 million against a reported budget of over $150 million, and went on to score a couple of Oscar nominations — one for Best Animated Feature, and another in the Best Original Song category. The multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda isn’t returning for the sequel; he’ll be replaced by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear as additional songwriters, with Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i returning to compose the score and write new original songs. Moana 2will be released on November 27.
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