Just ahead of the release of “Moana 2”, Disney held a special world premiere at the Lanikūhonua Cultural Institute in Kapolei, Hawaii, which was attended by the movie’s stars and filmmakers, plus special guests including WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Disney CEO Bob Iger and even Mickey & Minnie Mouse.

The presentation began with a special performance led by Tiana Nonosina Liufau, Kayla Faʻamaligi, and Polynesian creatives honoring the Pacific peoples, cultures, and traditions that gave voice to the heart of the Moana story. Event images are now available; b-roll and soundbites will be available soon. 

In attendance from the movie were members of the voice cast, including Auliʻi Cravalho (voice of Moana), Dwayne Johnson (voice of Maui), Hualālai Chung (voice of Moni), Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda (voice of Simea) and Gerald Faitala Ramsey (voice of Tautai Vasa). Joining them were directors Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller and David G. Derrick Jr., producers Yvett Merino and Christina Chen and screenwriter/executive producer Jared Bush. Songwriters Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear and Opetaia Foa‘i, as well as composer Mark Mancina were also among the guests.

As the world’s largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish, Disney teamed up with Dwayne Johnson and Make-A-Wish to create an unforgettable experience for five wish kids and their families. Disney at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa hosted the families who were invited to visit the island as Johnson’s personal guests for the “Moana 2” premiere.

Additionally, Disney, together with Starlight Children’s Foundation, hosted a special event at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children today with attendance from Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and special surprises, including Moana-themed Starlight hospital gowns, toys, books and a mobile movie theatre featuring complimentary Disney+ access. Patients at the hospital and four other pediatric places of care on Oʻahu will be among the first to watch “Moana 2” ahead of its November 27th 2024 theatrical release through the Disney Movie Moments program.

Here are some photos from the “Moana 2” premiere:

“Moana 2” is coming to cinemas on November 27th 2024, and it will be coming to Disney+ in 2025.

Are you looking forward to watching “Moana 2”?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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