Moana 2 (2024)

Kernel Score: 77% · 2,961 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Released: 2024-11-21

Runtime: 100 minutes

Is Moana 2 worth watching?

Worth watching. A bigger, busier Moana sequel with good animation and a few catchy moments. It does not match the first film for heart, but kids will enjoy it and it stays warm and watchable.

Watch it if you

  • loved the first Moana
  • have kids who enjoy sea adventures
  • want bright, colourful animation

Skip it if you

  • want a story as strong as the original
  • dislike formula sequels

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Moana 2

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

Moana 2 parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that Moana 2 is a PG animated family adventure with fantasy peril but uplifting messages about courage, heritage, and community.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Fantasy adventure peril including a villain and a giant-crab threat, but action stays within a colorful, family-friendly frame.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Moana 2

If you liked Moana 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Moana (2016) — 85%: The original, and the better film
  • The Sea Beast (2022) — 82%: Sea-monster adventure with a warm heart
  • Tangled (2010) — 87%: Fairy-tale adventure with a lively heroine
  • Klaus (2019) — 92%: Warm, beautifully drawn animated film
  • Hercules (1997) — 85%: Mythic adventure with a likeable hero
  • The Croods: A New Age (2020) — 85%: Cheerful family adventure sequel

Director

David G. Derrick Jr.

Cast

  • Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana (voice)
  • Dwayne Johnson as Maui (voice)
  • Hualālai Chung as Moni (voice)
  • Rose Matafeo as Loto (voice)
  • David Fane as Kele (voice)
  • Awhimai Fraser as Matangi (voice)
  • Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea (voice)
  • Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui (voice)
  • Nicole Scherzinger as Sina (voice)
  • Rachel House as Gramma Tala (voice)

Moana 2 FAQ

Is Moana 2 worth watching?

Worth watching. A bigger, busier Moana sequel with good animation and a few catchy moments. It does not match the first film for heart, but kids will enjoy it and it stays warm and watchable.

Where can I watch Moana 2?

In the US you can stream Moana 2 on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Moana 2 OK for kids?

Moana 2 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Moana 2 is a PG animated family adventure with fantasy peril but uplifting messages about courage, heritage, and community.

What movies are like Moana 2?

If you liked Moana 2, try Moana, The Sea Beast, Tangled and Klaus.