At CinemaCon, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, took the stage to present 'Moana 2', captivating the audience with a Polynesian dance performance. The presentation included the unveiling of the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel, set to continue this fall on November 27. This teaser featured Moana singing a new song about returning home, hinting at the film's thematic focus on identity and belonging. The song, titled 'We're Back' and described as focusing on the theme 'Finally we're back to who we're meant to be', suggests a continuation of Moana's journey of self-discovery and connection to her cultural roots. The event also showcased a sneak peek of new footage, revealing Moana's return to her home island of Motunui, greeted with a hero's welcome. This footage, along with the new song, underscores the sequel's emphasis on Moana's relationship with her community and heritage. Johnson's personal connection to the project was highlighted, as he expressed that 'Moana 2' is 'so much deeper than a movie to me', reflecting his own ties to Polynesian culture.
The first "Moana 2" footage debuted at CinemaCon. "In the music-heavy clip, Moana returns to her home island of Montunui and is greeted with a hero’s welcome. The clip offered a taste of one new song that’s about the natives eager to be 'back to who we’re meant to be.' Although… https://t.co/Y8hmbHTycA
Dwayne Johnson Surprises CinemaCon to Debut 'Moana 2' First Footage, New Song Teased in Colorful Clip https://t.co/SS84azuQvL
New Moana 2 footage revealed at CinemaCon gives a look at the next adventures of Moana and Maui, which continue this fall on November 27. https://t.co/410psswEv9
Dwayne Johnson brought some friends to help him introduce #Moana2 at #CinemaCon https://t.co/qgS2ZGzcy2
Dwayne Johnson on his personal ties to ‘Moana’ and his excitement for ‘Moana 2’ https://t.co/c5usvT1h02
Moana, Hei Hei, Pua, and Maui are back! Here's our description of the brand new #Moana 2 footage that just debuted at #CinemaCon. https://t.co/5vMC8BE0x5
Dwayne Johnson performing with the dancers for Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ presentation at #CinemaCon https://t.co/VyhM5GlGIy
Dwayne Johnson Surprises CinemaCon With Sneak Peek of 'Moana 2' https://t.co/ETzKdNR7NU
The first teaser for Disney’s ‘MOANA 2’ was shown for attendees at #CinemaCon. It featured #Moana singing a brand new song about returning home: "Finally we're back to who we're meant to be.” https://t.co/fwij5MOyq4
Moana 2 features a new song called "We're Back" (to who we need to be). Looks like a Moana movie! #CinemaCon
Heard a full new song from the opening of #Moana 2. It's her singing about "We're back to who we're meant to be." And we see her village and people flourishing. Pua and HeiHei are in it. It led into a quick teaser the ended with Maui. #CinemaCon
A sneak peek of a new song from #Moana2 is presented by Disney at #CinemaCon: Moana is seen on her boat, returning to Motunui. She sings a song, the lyrics go "Finally we're back to who we're meant to be." The villagers sing along with her. One villager sings a synopsis of… https://t.co/uly3fnrGWL
A sneak peek of #Moana2 is presented by Disney at #CinemaCon: Moana is seen on her boat, returning to Motunui. She sings a song, the lyrics go "Finally we're back to who we're meant to be." The villagers sing along with her. One villager sings a synopsis of Moana's story from… https://t.co/TQ2nGECO50
The trailer for ‘MOANA 2’ has been screened. #CinemaCon https://t.co/kZbZuGFLqm
Dwayne Johnson says ‘MOANA 2’ is “so much deeper than a movie to me”. #CinemaCon https://t.co/ayyOwOm8HT
First teaser for ‘MOANA 2’ shown at #CinemaCon features Moana singing a song focused on returning home. See the full footage description: https://t.co/J3O3GGwoZ6 https://t.co/2jBCGkvF39
A new sneak peek for ‘MOANA 2’ is now being showcased. #CinemaCon https://t.co/pWMRLDHuhK
'You're Welcome' Exhibs: Dwayne Johnson Shows Up At CinemaCon To Show Off 'Moana 2' https://t.co/Fdhs9UeIR6
Dwayne Johnson brought some friends to help him introduce #Moana2 at #CinemaCon! https://t.co/15DoVygd1q
Dwayne Johnson introduces Moana 2 with all new setting and songs. He also reserved the CinemaCon Spirit Award. https://t.co/tTzaPB28VS
MOANA 2 @ CINEMACON and Dwayne Johnson… https://t.co/DIErOhILfq
Disney brings @therock to talk Moana 2 at #CinemaCon! https://t.co/NmOsBlmXUT
Dwayne Johnson performs as a part of a Polynesian dance while presenting #Moana2 at #CinemaCon https://t.co/s8EHi7lieR
The Rock is at #CinemaCon for ‘MOANA 2’. https://t.co/DUBinEvzNF
NEW at #CinemaCon: Dwayne Johnson is here to tout #Moana2! https://t.co/3PVWLaqFqp
The Rock is here talking #moana2 at #CinemaCon https://t.co/KlcUE7MyxS
The Rock is on stage to talk ‘MOANA 2’ #CinemaCon https://t.co/qUwOv3RIQS
And finally Moana 2 and...The Rock is out here to talk about it. #CinemaCon
‘MOANA’ is about to be showcased. #CinemaCon https://t.co/BQxZaQUGjv
It’s ‘MOANA 2’ time! #CinemaCon https://t.co/qD6LBqh29S