A fanmade concept trailer imagines what a newMoanamovie might look like. At the time of writing, amid the ongoingMoana 2release,Moana 3has not been officially announced. The new movie continues the adventures of the title character (Auli’i Cravalho) and her companion, the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), who were both introduced in the original 2016 Disney animated musical. However, the only future movie in the franchise that has already been confirmed is the live-action remake of the original movie, which stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as the title character opposite Dwayne Johnson reprising the role of Maui.
On YouTube, userSLUURPposted a concept trailer forMoana 3, which they have subtitledThe Tides of Destiny. In the video, which utilizes audio and video from the previous movies in the franchise, as well as what appears to be AI-generated or augmented imagery,Moana develops godlike powers as the celestial realms declare war. The storm god Nalo also seeks revenge for the Moana’s crew breaking his curse. The imaginary trailer for what would be the “final chapter” of the franchise ups the stakes considerably. Watch the full video below:
Read the synopsis for the trailer’s version ofMoana 3: The Tides of Destinybelow:
Moana 3: Tides of Destiny plunges us back into the breathtaking world of Oceania, where Moana must embrace her newfound role as a goddess. After restoring the Heart of Te Fiti and breaking the curses of Motufetu, Moana discovers that her actions have enraged the storm god Nalo. Seeking vengeance, Nalo gathers a host of powerful allies, igniting a Clash of the Gods that threatens the very unity humanity has fought to rebuild. With Maui by her side and her people’s fate hanging in the balance, Moana must harness her divine powers and confront a storm unlike any before.
Could Moana 3 Actually Happen?
The Sequel Has Not Been Officially Greenlit
WhileMoana 3has not officially been greenlit,it seems like a strong possibility that the sequel will come to fruitiongiven the critical and commercial reception of the new movie. For instance, whileMoana 2has a considerably lower Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, its audience score remains firmly Fresh. Below, see a breakdown of the scores of both movies on the review aggregator platform:
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The new movie is also a massive box office success, having grossed roughly$793 million worldwide after just four weekends in theaters. In addition to blasting past the worldwide gross of the original movie, which had only earned $643.3 million worldwide by the end of its entire theatrical run, the reportedMoana 2budgetof $150 million means that its break-even point was likely somewhere around $375 million, so any additional ticket sales are likely already in the realm of pure profit. Considering the sequel’s smash hit status,Moana 3will very likely be greenlit before long.
Our Take On The Moana 3 Concept Trailer
Nalo’s Wrath Is A Likely Prospect
While certain aspects of this concept trailer for a newMoanamovie could be used, because of its extreme intensity, it ultimately seems unlikely that this will be the plot of the third installment. It also seems unlikely that the third movie will be the last, considering how popular the franchise remains. However, theMoana 2endingdoes contain a setup thatimplies that Nalo will step out of the shadows to become a major antagonistin a potential sequel, joining forces with the 2016 movie’s secondary antagonist Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).
Moana
TheMoanafranchise began with the 2016 animated film, which became a major success for Disney. The story follows Moana Waialiki, the daughter of a Polynesian chief, as she embarks on an oceanic journey to save her people with the help of the demigod Maui. The film is celebrated for its vibrant animation, engaging characters, and its deep respect for Polynesian culture. The franchise has since expanded with an upcoming sequel and a live-action adaptation in the works, making it one of Disney’s prominent modern franchises.
