The songs in “Moana 2,” by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, are perky and appealing, with that electrified island drum bounce, but most of them sound like the imitation-Lin-Manual knockoffs they ...

Auli'i Cravalho explains how Moana 2 changed "quite a bit" during production, with songs being axed when it changed from a TV series to a film.

'Moana 2' songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear discuss writing new songs for the heroine's next island adventure and criticism from audiences. Continue to Variety SKIP AD You will be ...

Moana 2 has screened, ... An amazing showcase of animated set pieces, I was in awe of the visuals the whole time! The songs are catchy & there’s a beautiful heart at the centre of the story.

"My 2 year old boss, Baby Tia who LOVES hearing me sing this song to her, but has no idea I’m actually, Maui - which kinda makes this whole thing that much more awesome. ‍♂️☺️," he teased.

Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.

Jared Bush, who penned both Moana films, said: "This movie is way bigger than the first film. There's so much more to tell in Moana's and Maui's story, along with this whole new crew that comes along.

The songs in “Moana 2,” by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, are perky and appealing, with that electrified island drum bounce, but most of them sound like the imitation-Lin-Manual knockoffs they ...