The Seven Bucks Production is ready for its new project along with Dwayne Johnson. The fans have been excited for the Moana sequel after a long wait of seven years. While much of the details about the project remain hidden, Dwayne Johnson recently made an announcement regarding the same.
Humbled to say we’re bringing #MOANA’s beautiful story to the live action big screen!#MAUI changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with @DisneyStudios to tell our story thru the realm of music & dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people🪝 pic.twitter.com/CxJFKQewUS
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 3, 2023
The Jumanji star took to Twitter to make an announcement about the same. “Humbled to say we’re bringing Moana’s beautiful story to the live-action big screen! Maui changed my life (miss you Grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with Disney to tell our story through the realm of music and dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people,” he wrote.
As per Fandom, the movie is all set to be released on June 21, 2023. The first part of the movie was released in 2016 and made a whopping $600+ million box office collection. With an amazing record, the sequel is expected to match the audience’s expectations of a live-action movie.
Dwayne Johnson’s role as Maui in the first part of Moana invited a lot of backlash
The first part of Moana was released in 2016 as Disney’s first Polynesian princess movie character. The movie revolved around Moana and her friend Maui, the fallen demigod. Dwayne Johnson had been the voice behind an obese figure depicted in the movie. Maui has its roots in the Polynesian tradition and the depiction hurt people’s sentiments.
The Polynesian people felt that the Americans were under the stereotypic impression of Polynesian gods being obese. However, there were quite a few people who were completely down with the idea. In addition to this, they signified obesity and bulking as a sign of strength and valor.
My lua sene on the Maui design for the Moana Disney film. Now you know and knowing is half the battle #WeAreMaui pic.twitter.com/T6T2ykGe57
— Michel Mulipola (@bloodysamoan) June 23, 2016
The movie also involved people who have a Polynesian background. The Rock hails from Samoan descent from the maternal side of his family. However, despite all the ifs and buts, the movie was released and it worked wonders. The massive fan support inspired the creators to join hands for the sequel of the 2016 hit.
Disney has been the best in the business when it comes to fantasies. With movies such as Frozen and Tangled, Moana is ready to add to the list of successful movies. With ‘live action’ involved in the sequel, the movie is sure to be a breath taker. As the days unfold, more details about the movie will help in hyping up the audience.