Moana 2 (2024) [No 3D Blu-ray] [Digital only - AVP]

[MR.CartoonCartoons]

Today Wednesday February 7th 2024 Disney announced a sequel to the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film Moana the sequel was originally commissioned to be a tv series continuation to Moana to be released on Disney+ this year but was Disney CEO Bob Iger was so impressed by the story being made for the Moana tv series he deemed it to good for a streaming only tv series and the series was refashioned into a sequel.

Quoted below is the official Disney movie announcement and release date press release

Originally Posted by MR.CartoonCartoons

FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana 2’ to Voyage into Theaters November 2024

The Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2, Disney Animation’s all-new feature-length sequel to 2016’s Oscar-nominated film, will be released in theaters in 2024.

“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger. “And we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”


Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic, all-new animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on 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.

Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.

Added below is the first look teaser trailer

YouTube

Disney’s Moana 2 releases in theaters November 27th 2024 and since
all Disney animated films are produced naturally in 3d since 2010 with Disney’s Tangled by adding a virtual second camera onto the original made cgi footage this all but guarantees Moana 2 will presumably be released in 3D

[RitwikKN2002]

While it is possible that this will get a 3D release, it is not confirmed yet. Instead of making a new thread for this, you should've posted this in the Upcoming 3D Movies thread linked below:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=363782

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by RitwikKN2002

While it is possible that this will get a 3D release, it is not confirmed yet. Instead of making a new thread for this, you should've posted this in the Upcoming 3D Movies thread linked below:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=363782

The damage is done now.

In any case it's fairly safe to assume that Disney will release this in 3D but not on 3D Blu-ray - cue the same AVP discussion that's in every Disney thread at the moment...

[Kenbar]

Just read the article on CNN. I sure hope this gets a 3D bluray release. But...not holding my breath.

[mpls1981]

Interesting announcement. Sequel coming out 6 months before the live action remake of the first movie comes out.

[emailking]

I mean if TLM didn't get one this seems hopeless, barring Disney having a change of heart and letting a Turbine or something get their movies. I do very much support leaving it an open question though until all regions with releases have announced their releases.

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by emailking

I mean if TLM didn't get one this seems hopeless, barring Disney having a change of heart and letting a Turbine or something get their movies. I do very much support leaving it an open question though until all regions with releases have announced their releases.

If only it was an open question but sadly you are right, it is hopeless unless something changes at Disney. If they keep losing money something will have to change but as things stand it is safe to assume this will have no 3D Blu-ray and that's assuming it gets a 3D release at all, considering it was developed for television.

[Bernardo A.]

This probably won't get a Blu-ray 3D release, only an AVP one.

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by Bernardo A.

This probably won't get a Blu-ray 3D release, only an AVP one.

That goes for every Disney animated title.

[Bernardo A.]

Originally Posted by the13thman

That goes for every Disney animated title.

Unfortunately.

[Zivouhr]

Moana 1 blu ray 3D, very nice medium layers of 3D. I liked the movie.

I hear this prequel/sequel or what it might be, is not going to bring back the female star of the prior film. I guess they have a different story without her, unless it's when she's a different age. Probably a few years before it's ready.

[mpls1981]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Moana 1 blu ray 3D, very nice medium layers of 3D. I liked the movie.

I hear this prequel/sequel or what it might be, is not going to bring back the female star of the prior film. I guess they have a different story without her, unless it's when she's a different age. Probably a few years before it's ready.

Two separate movies. She won't be in the Live Action remake of the the first Moana and a new actress has already been cast. She will be reprising her role in the Animated sequel Moana 2. The two movies are currently coming out about 6 months apart.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by mpls1981

Two separate movies. She won't be in the Live Action remake of the the first Moana and a new actress has already been cast. She will be reprising her role in the Animated sequel Moana 2. The two movies are currently coming out about 6 months apart.

Thanks. I didn't realize there was a live-action movie AND an sequel animated one. I'm surprised Disney doesn't space out their announcements, but hopefully release them in different years. Good to hear she'll return in animated form.

[mpls1981]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Thanks. I didn't realize there was a live-action movie AND an sequel animated one. I'm surprised Disney doesn't space out their announcements, but hopefully release them in different years. Good to hear she'll return in animated form.

Ya it's kinda weird that they are even doing both AND are doing them in such quick succession. Moana 2 was supposed to be a D+ series, but they liked the idea so much that it became a theatrical movie that's set for Nov. 2024.

The Live Action was announced awhile back with Johnson reprising his role and the original actress Auliʻi Cravalho as a Producer. She says it wouldn't be right to play the Live version of the character given her actual heritage vs Moana's. That's currently set for July 2025.

[BluBonnet]

I think this should look great in 3D!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxemg6rtKAs

[panman40]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

I think this should look great in 3D!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxemg6rtKAs

That looks perfect for a 3D Blu Ray….

[BluBonnet]

Tickets are on sale now!

[Zivouhr]

I will be surprised if Moana 2 can match or top the original film. The medium layers of 3D were nice too in the original. Have that on blu ray 3D.

[BluBonnet]

In case anyone's interested - Regal will be giving out free Moana 2 ponchos if you watch the movie in 4DX on Nov. 27th.

Guess you can really expect to get wet with this one!

[BluBonnet]