Disney’sMoana 2included a big twist in its story that solidifies Moana as the most powerful and impressive Disney Princess ever created. The sequel to 2016’sMoanadepicted the titular character embarking on a new adventure to find the lost island of Motufetu and reconnect with other islands.Moana 2includes an ensemble of new characters providing many momentsof humor, friendship, and support to Moana throughout her journey, and a thrilling and powerful representation of Polynesian mythology. The sequel is also helped by the return of Auli’i Cravahlo and Dwayne Johnson as part ofMoana 2’scast.
Whilereviews ofMoana 2are not as strong asMoana, critics have called it a commendable continuation of the franchise, and have praised the strong character development shown in both Moana and Maui throughout the movie.Moana 2broke multiple box office records, exceeding the box office intake of the original, and has been ranked as one of the highest-grossest movies of 2024. The sequel ended on a strong note for the titular character as, in the story’s biggest twist, she was given new abilities, powers and tattoos that make her the unique Disney Princess created to date.
Moana Isn’t Just A Disney Princess… She’s A Demigod
She Is Transformed After Sacrificing Herself To Raise Motufetu
The ending ofMoana 2sees Moana succeeding in raising the island of Motufetu, but is killed in the process after being struck by Nalo’s lightning. A grief-stricken Maui summons the spirits of Moana’s ancestors, and they manage to restore her to life. But in a surprising twist, not only is she revived by her ancestors, butMoana is transformed into a demigod, complete with her own tattoos and her oar being turned into her own spiritual weapon, similar toMaui and his powerful fishhook. Moana’s transformation marks a new turn forDisney’s evolution of its princess characters.
Moana 2 Has Finally Fulfilled Its Destiny
Moana 2 was a massive box office hit for Disney, but it’s only now that the movie has finally fulfilled the studio’s original destiny for it.
Throughout the original movie, Moana showed her strength and courage as the daughter of the Chief of Montunui, and her strong connection with the ocean played a pivotal part in her journey to Te Fiti. Her transformation into a demigod inMoana 2strengthens her bond with the ocean and serves as the basis of her demigod powers. Although the sequel ended before her new abilities could be explored, Moana’s demigod status inMoana 2officially makes herthe most powerful Disney princessever created.If Disney decides to greenlightMoana 3, it can be further explored in the threequel.
No Other Disney Princesses Can Rival Moana Now
While Some Have Elements Of Magic, None Can Rival A Demigod
Moana was widely acclaimed upon her debut and was praised by critics for staying true to her beliefs, her determination to achieve her goals, and fordefying the original traditions of Disney Princessesby not needing a love interest. In 2019, Moana officially became the twelfth member of the Disney Princess franchise, and has been ranked as an inspiring role model for young viewers (viaParents). Moana already proved herself as a strong character in the first movie, but her demigod transformation inMoana 2solidified her as the most powerful female Disney character ever, outranking all other Disney Princesses.
Moana is only the third Disney Princess to have supernatural abilities, after Rapunzel inTangledand Elsa inFrozen,but her demigod status means she easily overpowers both.
Moana is onlythe third Disney Princess to have supernatural abilities, after Rapunzel inTangledand Elsa inFrozen,but her demigod status means she easily overpowers both. While Rapunzel’s hair gives her an element of power, she lacks the fighting skills. Meanwhile, while Elsa isn’t officially a Disney Princess, her ice powers and status as the fifth spirit inFrozen IIcome very close to matching Moana’s new abilities.The upcomingFrozen 3could see a further development in Elsa’s powers, but it will take a lot to beat Moana’s new status as a demigod seen inMoana 2.
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Moana 2
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.
