David Derrick Jr., who directed “Moana 2” for Walt Disney Animation Studios and turned a proposed streaming series for Disney+ into a $1 billion-grossing juggernaut, has headed out to open waters. The ...

The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theatersMoana 2's villain twist is a surprisingly subversive approach to a modern Disney animation trend. Moana 2 is the latest entry to the ...

When Amy Smeed landed a key job on "Moana 2," it wasn't just another assignment. It was a reunion with one of her favorite heroines from her numerous Disney projects. “We work so hard on these films, ...

It’s been eight years since the first “Moana” released in 2016, and now “Moana 2” is in theaters for the whole family to enjoy, during the holiday season. Of course, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns ...

Although it received mixed reviews, Disney’s “Moana 2” has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide as 2025 begins and is the studio’s third highest-grossing film of 2024. Not only has it outperformed ...

Disney’s “Moana 2” is rapidly growing into a box office tsunami, earning a jaw-dropping $57.5 million opening day on Wednesday from 4,200 locations as it is now has a strong chance to earn the first ...

As Disney confirmed on Monday, Moana 2 is a huge success. The film’s staggering $389 million holiday-weekend gross marks the highest global opening of any animated film ever. As The Hollywood Reporter ...

All those records can resonate with the Academy. By Steven Zeitchik, Pamela McClintock Moana 2‘s historic weekend at the box office is not only filling Disney’s coffers but bolstering its case for an ...

Moana 2's voyage to box office dominance may have been predictable, but that doesn't stop it from being any less impressive. At a time when two other major movies in Wicked and Gladiator II threatened ...

Six directors behind some of the most acclaimed animated films of the year discuss why they fell in love with movies, the threat of AI and how even cartoons "can express great truths." By Scott ...

Eight years ago, the marvellous technological showcase that was Moana was released. Yes, the story was great, and the songs were catchy (though not too catchy), but the real scene stealer of Moana was ...