Moana 2 is sailing back into theaters, and guess what? It’s bringing a brand-spankin’-new, totally original song with it! Yes, it’s time to dust off your ukuleles and warm up those vocal cords—Auli’i Cravalho (aka Moana herself) is about to drop some musical magic in the form of a tune called “We’re Back.” And no, this isn’t your average, “we took a wrong turn at the reef” kind of return—this is an all-out musical extravaganza.
The teaser, now splashing across TV screens, gives us a taste of the catchy anthem that’ll be stuck in your head until you’re humming it in your sleep. Auli’i belts it out with the enthusiasm of someone who’s just found out that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is actually going to lift a boat over his head again in this movie. Yep, the Rock is back too, flexing more muscles than an overzealous squid.
In Moana 2: Wave Harder, our girl Moana is getting the band back together for yet another wild voyage. This time, she’s not just cruising around her local island paradise—oh no, she’s got a call from her wayfinding ancestors that’s basically like, “Yo, Moana, how about you navigate some sketchy, forgotten waters that we didn’t even dare to dip our toes into?” And because she’s Moana, she’s like, “Challenge accepted!”
Expect stormy seas, legendary adventures, and at least one instance of Maui (The Rock) throwing something enormous at something else enormous. It’s what he does best, really.
And if you’re wondering, “Where did this fabulous song, ‘We’re Back,’ come from?”—well, get ready to have your musical socks knocked off. The Grammy-winning dynamic duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear teamed up with Moana musical veterans Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina to craft the kind of tunes that’ll have you pretending you can sing like a Polynesian princess in the shower.
But wait, there’s more! Grandma Tala (voiced by Rachel House) is back to dispense wisdom, magic, and probably some cryptic but sassy comments. Moana’s dad, Chief Tui (Temuera Morrison), is still around to worry about her life choices, and her mom, Sina (Nicole Scherzinger), is likely providing moral support, hugs, and excellent hair care tips.
As if this wasn’t enough, Moana’s got some new crewmates joining her on this aquatic adventure! Enter Hualālai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moni, Kele, and Loto—aka the ragtag squad you didn’t know you needed. Plus, Awhimai Fraser brings the mysterious vibes as Matangi, while Gerald Ramsey steps into the ancestral spotlight as Tautai Vasa. And let’s not forget Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea, Moana’s adorable little sister, who will undoubtedly steal scenes and hearts.
Prepare your popcorn, because Moana 2 is hitting theaters on November 27th, and it’s ready to make waves! You’re going to laugh, you’re going to cry, and you’ll probably try to navigate your way to the kitchen after to grab more snacks.
