Moana 2 opens in theaters this week just in time for the time honored tradition of Thanksgiving movie going. The sequel follows up the the most-streamed film on Disney+ with a new adventure starring Moana ( Auli’i Cravalho )and Maui (Dwayne Johnson).

Eight years after Moana made a splash at Walt Disney Animation Studios, we’re back with Moana 2. This sequel sees the return of Moana, the daughter of a village chief, who sets sail on another adventure to break a curse on the island.

"I feel so grateful to have a film where our heroine is a young woman of Pacific Island descent." Actress Auli'i Cravalho is proud to return to her role of "Moana" in the film's sequel.

Disney’s highly anticipated Moana 2 is a beautiful animated musical and sequel that is definitely a must-see for kids of all ages (and their adults!). Moana 2 not only introduces Moana’s new little sister,

Moana returns to the big screen this week to take us on a new adventure through Hawaii and Auli'i Cravalho returns as Moana alongside stars like the Rock and Nicole Scherzinger. But this is more than just a movie for Cravalho - it's a coming-of-age story and a dream come true.