New Japanese Trailer for 'Moana 2' Features Opening Song "We Are Back"
Disney Animation Studios has released a new trailer for its upcoming film Moana 2, set to open in Japan on December 6, featuring the musical number "We Are Back" (original title) which plays at the start of the movie.
Disney’s Moana 2 Japanese poster. The film opens on December 6, 2024.
Opening songs play a pivotal role in Disney musicals, setting the tone for the story to come. Just as "For the First Time in Forever" did in Frozen, and "Belle" in Beauty and the Beast, these tracks elevate the sense of excitement and anticipation for the audience. Moana 2 continues this tradition with its adventurous heroine Moana embarking on a new journey, accompanied by inspiring music that only Disney can deliver.
Moana embarks on a new journey in Disney's Moana 2, coming to Japan on December 6, 2024.
The song "We Are Back" captures Moana's exhilaration as she prepares to set sail once again, celebrating the freedom and joy of living true to oneself. The lyrics, "I have returned to the real me," convey Moana’s spirit as she embarks on a journey across vast oceans, with a deeper connection to her destiny. The trailer also hints at Moana’s renewed bond with her old friends, including the demigod Maui, as well as the introduction of new companions who will help her along the way.
Maui, Moana’s loyal friend, joins her once again in Moana 2, coming to theaters December 2024.
The songwriters behind "We Are Back" are the talented young musicians Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, who made history by winning the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 64th Grammy Awards. Emily Bear is also known for composing the theme song for Tokyo DisneySea’s current night show, Believe! Sea of Dreams.
Fan-favorite characters Heihei and Pua return in Moana 2, premiering in Japan on December 6, 2024.
Story Summary:
Set three years after the events of Moana (2016), the sequel follows Moana, who shares a special bond with the ocean, as she searches for people across the seas in her role as a "Tautai" (The Guide), a position granted only once in a thousand years. Upon returning to her home island after a long voyage, she is greeted by her younger sister Shimea, whose presence has strengthened Moana's resolve and love for her family and community.
One day, Moana learns of an ancient legend: "Once, the world was connected by the sea, but a vengeful god tore it apart. If one reaches the island at the edge of the ocean, the curse will be broken, and the world will be united once again." Despite the dangers ahead—so great that few survive the journey—Moana makes the bold decision to sail and restore the broken bonds of humanity.
Determined to protect the people she loves, Moana sets off on this perilous journey, overcoming self-doubt and internal conflict. Along the way, Maui reassures her, saying, "Moana, you're not alone," while her grandmother Tala’s wisdom and the support of new friends guide her through the trials ahead.
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