MAUI'S COMING BACK! DWAYNE JOHNSON CONFIRMS 'MOANA 3' IS HAPPENING
The Rock spilled the ocean-sized scoop while hyping Disney's live-action 'Moana' remake—and yes, we're getting a third animated adventure.
Hold onto your fish hooks, Moana fans—Dwayne Johnson just confirmed that "Moana 3" is officially in the works at Disney! The Rock, who voices the hilarious demigod Maui, dropped the news while promoting Disney's upcoming live-action "Moana," hitting theaters July 10. "Yes, we have talked about 'Moana 3,' yes," Johnson revealed at a press event, according to Variety.
This is HUGE for the franchise, which has already conquered the animated box office twice over. Johnson's Maui has become one of Disney's most beloved characters—that cocky, shape-shifting charm is pure magic. While the studio hasn't spilled all the details yet on what's next for our wayfinding heroes, the fact that they're already cooking up a third film shows Disney knows this IP is golden.
With the live-action remake about to splash into theaters and a third animated chapter on the horizon, the House of Mouse is riding the "Moana" wave all the way to the bank. Fans are already buzzing—and honestly, can you blame them?
Sources · Variety