The trailer for Moana 2 opens with a serene view of the ocean, its waves glimmering under a golden sunrise. Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) stands at the edge of Motunui, her feet in the sand, gazing at the horizon. Her voiceover reflects her connection to the sea and her people: “The ocean called me once to restore the heart of Te Fiti. But now, a new call has risen… one that threatens everything we hold dear.”
The story picks up several years after the events of the first film. Moana has embraced her role as the chief of Motunui, leading her people to prosperity and maintaining their voyages across the sea. However, peace is shattered when strange phenomena begin to affect the oceans—unpredictable storms, disappearing islands, and waters that no longer respond to her command. The once-friendly ocean seems restless, and a sense of foreboding grips the islands.
Moana seeks answers and reunites with Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson), the demigod of the wind and sea. Maui, still as cocky and charismatic as ever, admits that even his powers are no match for the growing unrest. Together, they discover an ancient prophecy about “The Spirit of the Abyss,” a forgotten force that predates even Te Fiti and threatens to consume the world’s life-giving waters.
The trailer teases stunning new locales as Moana and Maui embark on their quest: underwater kingdoms glowing with bioluminescence, towering cliffs guarded by mysterious creatures, and vast open seas with monstrous waves. Along the way, they encounter new allies, including a brave manta ray spirit guide and a group of rebellious seafarers who oppose the ocean’s strange new force.
Conflict arises as Moana realizes that the Spirit of the Abyss is tied to her ancestors’ actions, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about her heritage and her people’s relationship with the ocean. Maui faces his own challenges, grappling with the limits of his powers and his role as a guardian.
The trailer crescendos with high-stakes action: Moana wielding a glowing new artifact tied to her lineage, Maui battling a colossal sea serpent, and a heart-pounding escape from an underwater whirlpool. The final shot shows Moana standing firm as the Spirit of the Abyss emerges—a towering, shadowy figure with glowing eyes. She whispers, “The ocean chose me before… now I choose to fight for it.”
Moana 2 promises an epic tale of courage, identity, and the enduring bond between humanity and nature.
