Disney’s influence over the Best Animated Feature category has been unrivaled since its inception in 2001.

In fact, there arefew Pixar outliers that aren’t nominated for Best Animated Feature.

This impeccable rhythm of success has created high expectations.

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The sequel revisits Rileys life, this time focusing on her teenage years and the new emotions that arise.

AlthoughMoanaearned a Best Animated Feature nomination, it ultimately lost to Disneys other heavyweight that year,Zootopia.

The sequel builds on the adventures of its trailblazing heroine and her Polynesian roots.

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Beyond tradition, the symbolism of an Oscars win carries immense weight for Disneys brand identity.

It affirms their commitment to excellence in animation, boosts box office revenue, and inspires confidence from stakeholders.

With nominations, bothInside Out 2andMoana 2present opportunities to reclaim that glory.

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Will Inside Out 2 Or Moana 2 Win The Best Animated Movie Oscar For Disney?

The current frontrunner appears to beThe Wild Robot, an adaptation of Peter Browns critically acclaimed novel.

Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana.

Moana looking confused in Moana 2 next to Joy looking happy in Inside Out 2

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Brightbill and Fink sit upon Roz’s shoulders as they face Universal Dynamics in The Wild Robot. They’re edited over droplets of rain.

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Inside Out 2 Poster Showing Joy and the Other Emotions Squished Together

Inside Out 2 is the sequel to the 2015 original film, which starred a young girl named Riley with a head full of emotions. - literally. With Amy Pohler as Joy, Bill Hader as fear, Mindy Kaling as Disgust, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, and Lewis Black as Anger, the all-star cast brought to life the emotions that adolescents face as they grow, change, and adapt to new situations. This sequel, currently in development, will bring Amy Pohler back as Joy, with Riley, now a teenager.

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Moana 2 (2024) official poster

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.

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