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Disney Boss Bob Iger announced today that _Moana 2 _is coming out as a feature — this November. Iger exclaimed the news in a CNBC interview before the studio’s Q1 earnings on how the studio
was turning a _Moana _TV series into a feature sequel. This despite the fact that a live-action version with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role of Maui from the original 2016 film is also
planned for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025. Note, Disney books the Thanksgiving five-day Wednesday-Sunday stretch with an animated movie annually. It always had a November 27 release
date set for a toon feature. WATCH ON DEADLINE “_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.” RELATED: ‘PERCY JACKSON’ RENEWED FOR SEASON 2 BY DISNEY+ Part 2 will take 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. The sequel is 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. No word if Johnson is returning as the voice of Maui. Why more _Moana_? The 2016, 2x Oscar nominated animated movie which racked up over $687M at the global box office remains
a must-watch hit on Disney+. Iger today on the Q1 call said the movie was the most watched in 2023; with over billion hours watched. At a time when Disney is looking to recalibrate itself at
the box office with qualitative franchises after misfires such as the original feature toon _Wish, _Marvel Studios’ _The Marvels _and Lucasfilm’s _Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,
_more _Moana _is a safe bet for the House of Mouse. _Moana _was directed by Ron Clements, John Musker and Don Hall. The original pic_ _follows a young girl whose island is struck by a
terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui. She answers to set things right, ultimately finding Maui. _Moana_ was nominated for Best Animated Feature and the Lin-Manuel Miranda penned song
“How Far I’ll Go” at the Oscars.