“Moana” was Auli’i Cravalho’s first film function, and it clearly means rather a lot to her. Along with reprising the character for the sequel, which comes out November 27, she voices Moana for different tasks, together with the “Disney Dreamlight Valley” online game and the “As soon as Upon a Studio” brief movie, which additionally starred Heihei voice actor Alan Tudyk because the Mad Hatter. It is nice to see Cravalho again for “Moana 2,” however some followers could also be disenchanted she will not return for the live-action “Moana” that is additionally coming down the pipeline.
Cravalho confirmed that whereas she’s an government producer for the live-action “Moana” remake, another person will play the 16-year-old Moana. That is sensible, as Cravalho was 16 herself when “Moana” first arrived in theaters again in 2016, however she’s in her 20s now. A youthful actor would in all probability be higher suited to play the half reverse Dwayne Johnson’s Maui. Nevertheless, Cravalho sees it as a chance to supply larger illustration for Pacific Islanders on the large display screen. She instructed The Wrap in an interview, “If it has to start out with me — I am 23, but when it begins with me, so be it. I would like that door to swing large open, and I can’t wait to satisfy the following Moana.”
Fortunately, Cravalho’s retaining one foot throughout the franchise, and followers can hear her as soon as extra as Moana on her subsequent journey. And followers can see somebody new step into the function when the live-action “Moana” comes out on July 10, 2026.