6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Moana 2 (2024)
Moana 2 (2024)
Overview
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's translation into te reo Māori and its reception as a cultural milestone directly challenge conservative government policies aimed at suppressing Indigenous language, making it a clear vehicle for Indigenous empowerment and cultural recognition.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity, equity, and inclusion by centering Polynesian culture with authentic representation and substantial involvement from Pacific Islander talent both in front of and behind the camera. Its narrative explicitly promotes Indigenous empowerment and cultural pride, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The film features Moana leading her crew in a physical confrontation against the male-coded Kakamora pirates. She engages in melee combat, disarms opponents, and successfully repels the group through a combination of physical action and strategic use of her abilities.
Moana 2 does not explicitly portray LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. While the lead voice actress identifies as queer and engages in related advocacy, this external context does not translate to an internal depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or issues in the film's story.
Moana 2 does not include any transsexual characters or themes in its narrative. Viral claims about Moana transitioning were based on a fabricated satirical hoax and do not reflect the actual content of the film, which focuses on Moana's traditional hero's journey and cultural heritage.
The film continues the established genders of its main characters, Moana and Maui, from the previous installment. New characters introduced, such as Moana's baby sister Simea, do not qualify as gender swaps per the definition.
Moana 2 continues to center on Polynesian culture and heritage, emphasizing authentic representation of its characters. There is no indication that any character canonically established as one race has been portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.0
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