Disney’s latest animated adventure ‘Moana 2’ debuts in Hawaii

“Moana 2” is about to hit theaters. For Disney’s latest animated adventure, what better place for the world premiere than Hawaii?

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui on a daring mission to connect all the peoples of the Pacific Islands. At the world premiere in Hawaii, Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and the cast and crew celebrated the return of these beloved characters that have connected with fans around the world.

“I lived here. I’m from Hawaii. I’m of Native Hawaiian descent, and I know how important this character is to young women and young men,” Cravalho said. “I’m as big a fan of this character as anyone.”

“The character of Maui that I’ve been lucky enough to bring to life is inspired by my grandfather, and he’s buried here. Man, so it’s like… it’s special,” Johnson said.

Along with fan-favorite characters from the original, “Moana 2” features new heroes, new villains and a new little sister for Moana.

“Moana is so beloved. I would say the one thing they’re going to be blown away by is Moana’s sister, Simea,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said.

Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda plays the new character.

“She’s really bubbly, energetic and playful,” Khaleesi said.

“Moana 2” opens in theaters only on Nov. 27, just in time for Thanksgiving.

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