In fact,Moana 2has already set up some similarities.

One sister is magical, while the other is normal.

One frequently places herself in danger, while the other is forced to watch and wait.

Moana 2 (2024) official poster

This success doesn’t quite stack up againstFrozen, but these numbers are no slouch either.

What’s more, there’s still plenty of time for theMoanafranchise to catch up.

TheFrozenmovies, on the other hand, have never so overtly set up sequels.

Moana standing in front of a wave in Moana 2

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Still, Disney must plan ahead.

There is clearly potential in Moana’s story, and Disney is smart enough to take advantage of this.

By giving Moana a sister, the winning element ofFrozenhas been carried over from one franchise to the other.

Elsa and Anna in Frozen

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.

Still, there are enough differences thatMoanaremains unique.

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