Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Disney's 'Vaiana 2' Brings Adventure and an Environmental Message to Theaters

The sequel to the 2016 hit explores themes of unity, responsibility, and environmental stewardship with stunning animation and cultural respect.

  • Vaiana teams up with the demigod Maui and a diverse crew to unite the isolated peoples of Oceania and lift a powerful curse by the storm god Nalo.
  • The story emphasizes environmental responsibility and the importance of safeguarding the future, resonating with contemporary concerns about climate change.
  • Disney collaborated with cultural experts and Pacific Islander creatives to ensure authenticity, with music from Te Vaka’s Opetaia Foa’i and input from Samoan filmmaker Dana Ledoux Miller.
  • The film features breathtaking animation, combining realistic depictions of Pacific landscapes and vibrant mythical elements, alongside moments of humor and heart.
  • Original voice actors Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return in the English version, while the German version stars Lina Larissa Strahl and Roger Rekless.
Hero image