Moana 2

Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for Moana 2!

The legal documents claim Disney used these materials to createMoanaandMoana 2, which allegedly violates Woodwalls copyright.

Proving Woodall owns the copyright will be relatively straightforward, but the infringement will be more difficult.

Moana 2 (2024) official poster

The Polynesian mythology used also cant be copyrighted, complicating matters further.

The most basic thing theyre asking for is a legal declaration that Disney infringed upon Buck Woodalls copyright.

The last request is that Disney and all named defendants receive two immediate, temporary, or permanent injunctions.

Moana from Moana 2 looks shocked while holding an oar in front of a cracked picture of the sea.

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Second, they would have an injunction against continuing to breach the copyright.

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Moana and others look up at constellation Carina

Depending on how it goes, it could take years before theres a proper resolution to the lawsuit.

The most likely outcome, though, is that Disney comes out unscathed, proceeding with theMoanafranchise as planned.

The2025 Oscarsmight also avoid nominating Moana 2 to avoid a future scandal.

Maui-and–Te-Feti-from-moana

The most likely outcome, though, is that Disney comes out unscathed, proceeding with theMoanafranchise as planned.

Moana with a shell.

A blended image features Moana holding an Easter egg over characters from Moana 2

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