Now that Moana 2 has been released on the 2024 movie schedule, I’m feeling all the nostalgia for the Disney princesses I grew up loving. With that comes thoughts akin to those I had as a child about what it’d be like if my favorite princesses met.

Moana” made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.

Auliʻi Cravalho reflects on what "Moana" has meant to her, and how she continues to try and challenge herself in other roles

Moana 2 makes a clear point to address the 'is she or isn't she a Princess' debate after the first film with a fourth wall gag where Moana states she's "not a princess" to which Maui replies: "I know, but a lot of people think that you are." However, in the real world she is an official Disney Princess.

Moana 2 uses a joke to cleverly address its protagonist status as part of the controversial Disney Princesses lineup.

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).

The actress tells TheWrap she loves "coming home" to the character, but wants to "be challenged continually" The post Beyond ‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Reflects on Finding Her Way After Disney Princess Stardom appeared first on TheWrap.

Now 24 years old, Auliʻi Cravalho is looking back at a decade since she was cast as the iconic wayfinding chieftess

Moana came out in 2016, voiced by the then 15-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho, the rebellious character won audiences hearts. Now in 2024 as the franchise returns, Cravalho has also made it back to the beloved role.