Disney waited eight years to announce Moana 2, but the decision was an obvious one to make thanks to a huge stat. Walt Disney Animated Studios released the first Moana in 2016 and watched as the film captured the hearts of an entire generation. The movie was praised at the time and has only maintained its popularity with families and children since then. That is why calls for another Moana movie were so persistent, leading Disney to develop an animated series and live-action remake. However, the studio has finally come to its senses by making a proper Moana 2.

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