In Moana 2, the new villain, Matangi, has a past, mysterious connection with Maui, and the creative team has weighed in. The highly anticipated sequel to 2016’s Moana continues the adventures of the titular character as she navigates new challenges. While much of the first film focused mostly on Moana’s journey, the sequel will introduce more dynamic characters, including Matangi, who has an intriguing and playful rivalry with Maui. Matangi, voiced by Awhimai Fraser, is introduced as a cunning supernatural being who shares centuries of backstory with Dwayne Johnson’s demi-god.

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