The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theatersMoana 2‘s potential cinematic follow-up has to avoid a potential major pitfall that could have been set up by Moana 2‘s credits scene. Moana 2 was an entertaining (if somewhat flawed) return for the title character, who has become one of Disney’s most iconic characters of the 21st century. The film focused on Moana, Maui, and their allies charting a mission across the ocean to undo a curse set off by the fearsome deity Nalo. Moana 2‘s ending saw them succeed and re-open the full scope of the ocean, with Moana even getting a massive power boost for her troubles.

https://screenrant.com/moana-3-villain-story-issue-moana-2-setup-op-ed/