The sequel to the popular animated film Moana has become a real hit at the box office, grossing $804 million worldwide, including $440.6 million in international markets. According to Box Office Mojo, this made the film one of the top 4 most successful releases of the year.
Box office success and criticism
Although the film performed well at the box office, critics were not as enthusiastic as they were with the first instalment. The sequel received mixed reviews: it was praised for its impressive animation and humour, but criticised for its predictable plot, weaker character development and less expressive songs than the first film.
According to critics, the film’s overall rating was lower than that of its predecessor, which became a classic of modern animation.
Plot: Moana’s new challenges
Moana 2 takes place three years after the end of the first part. The protagonist, Moana, hears the voices of her ancestors calling her to embark on a new dangerous journey across the waters of Oceania. She will have to free her people from an ancient curse by overcoming numerous challenges and discovering new secrets about their heritage.
Despite the criticism, the film proved to be popular among viewers. Thanks to its strong fan base, the sequel strengthened the position of the Disney franchise and became one of the highest-grossing animated releases of the year.
Given the box office success, the studio has every chance of continuing Moana’s story in the future.
