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‘Zootopia 2’ reclaimed the top spot at the US box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend, and has grossed $1.14 billion worldwide, largely driven by its success in China, making it the second film in 2025 to reach $1 billion globally.
Moana 2, the sequel to Disney's 2016 hit, has received mixed reviews from critics. While The Telegraph and Empire praised its animation and energy, The Guardian criticized it for lacking passion. Variety described it as a dutiful sequel with catchy action but missing the original's magic. Despite varied opinions, Moana 2 is expected to perform well at the box office, competing with the newly released Wicked film.
Disney has released the first trailer for "Moana 2," featuring Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho reprising their roles. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film follows Moana on a new adventure inspired by her ancestors. The movie, set to release on November 27, was initially planned as a TV series. Disney is also working on a live-action Moana remake, scheduled for 2026.
Dwayne Johnson surprises CinemaCon with a sneak peek of "Moana 2," where he reprises his role as Maui alongside Auli’i Cravalho and others from the original film. The sequel, set to hit theaters in November, continues Moana's journey as she receives a call from her ancestors and embarks on a new adventure in Oceania. The film features new music and stunning visuals, and Johnson promises an all-new crew, setting, and songs. Additionally, a live-action Moana project starring Johnson has been pushed back to 2026, separate from the animated sequel.
The upcoming animated sequel "Inside Out 2" will feature new emotions and voices, with Tony Hale and Liza Lapira joining the cast as Fear and Disgust, respectively. Adèle Exarchopoulos will voice the new character Ennui. The film, set to be released on June 14, will follow the original emotions as they work with new feelings, including Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment. The voice cast also includes Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, and Paul Walter Hauser, with Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan reprising their roles as Riley's parents.
Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are in talks to reprise their roles as Maui and Moana in Disney's animated sequel Moana 2, set for release on November 27, 2024. While Johnson's involvement seems likely, Cravalho's return is uncertain, with discussions ongoing. The sequel will follow Moana and Maui on a new adventure, and a live-action adaptation is also in the works, with Johnson attached to star as Maui.
The teaser trailer for Pixar's Inside Out 2 reveals the replacements for Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, who will not be returning for the film. Tony Hale will voice Fear, while Liza Lapira will voice Disgust. The trailer also introduces a new emotion, Anxiety, played by Maya Hawke. The film is set to release on June 12, 2023, with Amy Poehler reprising her role as the main character, Riley.
The latest trailer for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" references the MCU's multiverse shenanigans, making those events canon in the Spider-Verse world. This has led to speculation about possible cameos from Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, or even Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in the upcoming animated sequel or its sequel set to hit theaters in March 2024. The film is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and features a star-studded cast. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is set to release on June 2, 2023.