Moana 2: A Sequel That Struggles to Capture the Original's Magic
TL;DR
Moana 2, the sequel to Disney's 2016 hit, has received mixed reviews from critics. While The Telegraph and Empire praised its animation and energy, The Guardian criticized it for lacking passion. Variety described it as a dutiful sequel with catchy action but missing the original's magic. Despite varied opinions, Moana 2 is expected to perform well at the box office, competing with the newly released Wicked film.
- Moana 2 fails to live up to original, critics say BBC.com
- ‘Moana 2’ Review: It Doesn’t Rock the Boat The New York Times
- Auliʻi Cravalho on How Moana Has Aged in Sequel (Exclusive) PEOPLE
- 'Moana 2' Eyes $12M+ Disney Thanksgiving Preview Record, 'Wicked' $16M+ Deadline
- Moana 2 is enough to make anyone miss Lin-Manuel Miranda. Slate
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