However, he reaches it a bit too late, as the young Tautai has already left.
Director Lana Ledoux Miller explains the lighthearted moment belongs to an early version of the movie.
It was likely cut after the creators decided Maui was going to be held hostage by Matangi.
The deleted scene shows a glimpse into how the sequence would play out.
Finally, the Kakamora fire up the door above them.
Director Jason Hand statesthey decided against spending too much time on the Kakamora barge.
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Having failed to communicate with them, Moana fights them for her oar, getting herself surrounded.
Maui was initially supposed to say “Too-hoo"instead of “Che-hoo.”
The Wayfinders begin a race to the portal of the Gods.
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.
Maui makes a glorious entrance and fights off the monsters, who are led by the talking bird.
Victorious, Maui joins the teams boat and tells them “Motufeu doesnt exist.”
Her parents and the people of Motunui soon join in, sending their support to Moana and her crew.
It also hints at Simea’s possible future powers, as her chant makes glowing waves in the ocean.
It also hints at Simea’s possible future powers, as her chant makes glowing waves in the ocean.
Ledoux Miller explains it was cut because it no longer fit into the story.
Notably, the sequence opens many questions that would have needed to be developed and answered.
