The Rotten Tomatoes audience score forMoana 2shows that people love the sequel as much as the original 2016 movie. The Polynesian heroine is back in action, responding to a call from her wayfinding ancestors in hopes of reconnecting with other islands. Despite being the most anticipated movie from Disney,the criticalreviews ofMoana 2have been lukewarmcompared to the near-unanimous acclaim of the original. For example, Screen Rant’s Mae Abdulbaki gave the sequel a 6 out of 10 stars, stating: “… there are certain aspects of the story — namely, the villain and his motivations — that stand in the film’s way of true greatness.”
WithMoana 2now out in theaters, theRotten Tomatoesaudience score has been revealed. Based on over 1000 audience ratings,the Popcornmeter is currently at 88%, which is just one point below the original 2016’s 89%. However, the audience score is a stark contrast to the critical score, which is holding at 66%.
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What The Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Means For Moana 2
Audiences Are Enjoying The Sequel Despite Its Noticeable Flaws
Overall, it appears that the general audience is satisfied with the sequel, even forgiving some of the noticeable flaws in comparison to critics. Some of the common issues noted by moviegoers include the loose plot, unimportant side characters, and the soundtrack. In particular, many reviewers commented thatLin Manuel Miranda’s lack of involvement was apparentdue to the song not being as catchy as the original. Nevertheless, it seems that most moviegoers were able to overlook those issues and that younger audiences, like children, enjoyed the movie overall.
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Moana 2getting a better reception from the audience is important sincethis will help with word-of-mouth. While the sequel is already breaking plenty of preview records and is expected to crush more with the Thanksgiving weekend, it also faces hefty competition in the coming weeks. The sequel is already competing withGladiator IIandWicked, which were released the weekend before, whileMufasaandSonic the Hedgehog 3will cater to the same target audience as the Disney movie when they drop in December.
Our Thoughts On Moana 2’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
What Matters Is If People Felt Entertained
While I noticed a quality difference betweenMoana 2and the original 2016 movie, I’m still happy that the audience, particularly families, had a good time with the sequel. It’s worth a reminder that movies are subjective, so it’s not surprising that people still enjoyed the new Disney movie. Moana remains the charismatic and strong character that people remember and love, and the sequel once again does a fine job showcasing Polynesian culture.
Still, I don’t expectMoana 2to become a major award contender like the original since the shortcomings were evident, and a lot of that could be derived from the sudden change from the TV to movie format. However, as long as people are enjoying the movie, this improvesthe case for aMoana 3to be greenlit, especially given the tease from the mid-credits scene.
Moana 2
Cast
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.
