Among the many fantasticalcharacters included inMoana 2,one of the most fascinating is Matangi.

First presented as a villain, Matangi acts as Nalo’s enforcer.

Her lair is hidden within the monster clam that keeps the Kakamora away from their home island.

Moana 2 (2024) official poster

It is worth questioning whyMoana 2doesn’t show Maui’s capture by Matangi.

The most obvious answer is that there simply wasn’t enough time.

Though we can forgive her for tying Maui up, it would be harder if she truly hurt him.

maui stealing te feti heart in moana

Therefore, audiences never get to see the true extent of Matangi’s powers.

In 2016’sMoana,Maui is presented as a superbly powerful being due to his status as a demigod.

The same goes for his fight with Matangi.

Maui using his magical hook in Moana 2

He lacks the finesse and authenticity that isMoana’s greatest strength.

This will give audiences a better idea of the power scale withinMoana’sworld.

It is imperative thatMoana 3adds more gods and goddesses, not only for Maui, but for Moana.

Actress Awhimai Fraser as Matangi in Moana 2.

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