The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theatersMoana 2 was originally envisioned as a TV show, and gained some real strengths — and unavoidable flaws — by shifting formats to a theatrical film. The follow-up to 2016’s smash hit Moana, Moana 2 was originally announced as a Disney+ series that could further expand the world of the titular Wayfinder. However, things shifted for Moana 2 after Disney CEO Bob Iger and other executives at the studio were impressed with the early footage produced for the show.
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