Audiences are likely to learn about Maui’s background as moreMoanamovies continue to expand his story, including thelive-actionMoanaremake.
The character is rather fickle and quirky morally good but also self-obsessed and full of mischief.
However, the film ultimately reveals that this character’s bravado hides someone who has been deeply injured.
So, they threw the infant into the ocean to die.
The baby was rescued by the gods and raised up as a demigod.
Maui was given the magical fishhook that gave him the ability to shapeshift.
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Prior to the events ofMoana, Maui believed that he was nothing without this power.
As a demigod, he was immortal, but the fishhook was what made him special.
He is credited for lassoing the sun toward the earth and, therefore, stretching the days.
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With Moana’s help, he slowly got the hang of it again.
Though Maui believed he was nothing without his fishhook, it’s proven inMoanathat this wasn’t true.
Beyond this, Maui is immortal and won’t age or die of any natural causes.
Still, his fear of facing Te Ka implies that he could die from injury.
Maui is regarded as a folklore hero and isn’t typically worshiped.
However, this character is beloved in a similar way to European stories like Robin Hood or King Arthur.
Many of Maui’s feats described in theMoanasong “You’re Welcome” come directly from these Polynesian legends.
Maui’s own birth and origin story inMoanaalso fits with some versions of the actual demigod’s stories.
Johnson is Samoan on his mother’s side and has been public in his adoration for his character inMoana.
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He returned to the role forMoana 2and will also be portraying Maui in the upcoming live-action remake ofMoana.
Between all these Disney movies,Johnson will forever be associated with the character of Maui.
Regardless,Moanaand Johnson are responsible for bringing Maui to the mainstream.
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana.
Moana is a 2016 animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in Ancient Polynesia, the story follows the journey of a young Chieftain’s daughter named Moana as she seeks the demigod Maui to lift a curse affecting her island, exploring themes of adventure and self-discovery.
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Moana,” a young Polynesian girl embarks on a daring voyage to save her people, seeking the demigod Maui’s help to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
