Moana 2 Streaming Release Date and Options on Disney+
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The highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-nominated film Moana, titled Moana 2, is set to be released on Disney+ on March 12, allowing fans to stream the movie online. Initially developed as a Disney+ TV series, Moana 2 was revamped into a film with a theatrical release, which proved to be a strategic decision as it made over $1 billion at the box office and became the third highest-grossing movie of 2024. The movie reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers, as Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Moana 2 was directed by the trio of David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, with each making their directorial debut on this project. The music for the sequel was written and composed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, replacing Lin-Manuel Miranda from the original film. Auli’i Cravalho returned to voice Moana, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson coming back as the shapeshifting oceanic trickster Maui. The cast also included Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, David Fane, Hualālai Chung, and Rose Matafeo. The movie has received praise for its vibrant monsters and flow of movement, keeping viewers engaged throughout the film.
For those who may have missed Moana 2 in theaters, the movie is available to rent or purchase through Apple TV+, Prime Video, or YouTube. However, fans waiting for the Disney+ release will need to subscribe to the platform, which offers plans starting at $7.99 per month for its basic, ad-supported option. Disney+ also offers bundled plans that include ESPN+ or Hulu, providing more options for viewers. The streaming service does not currently offer a free trial, but subscribers can access Moana 2 as part of Disney’s library. Alternatively, viewers can sign up for a free trial on Apple TV+ or Prime Video to watch the movie.
Moana 2 is available to watch on Prime Video for $22.99 to rent and $27.99 to purchase, with prices subject to change. The movie can also be purchased on YouTube at $29.99, requiring a YouTube account. Apple TV+ offers the movie for rent or purchase, but only with a subscription, which costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. The release of Moana 2 on Disney+ is expected to be a significant event, given the movie’s huge success in theaters, with a worldwide box office total of about $1.04 billion so far. The first look at the sequel set a record for the biggest animated trailer launch in Disney history, receiving 178 million views in 24 hours.
Here are the streaming options for Moana 2:
- Disney+: available to stream on March 12, with plans starting at $7.99 per month
- Apple TV+: available to rent or purchase with a subscription, which costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial
- Prime Video: available to rent for $22.99 and purchase for $27.99, with prices subject to change
- YouTube: available to purchase for $29.99, requiring a YouTube account
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