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‘Moana 2’ star explains how the character is a hero princess for our times
The actress, now 24, was 14 when she was first cast as the character. Moana’s journey in the new movie, Cravalho told People, marks the first time “in Disney history that a Disney princess has been allowed to age.”
Beyond ‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Reflects on Finding Her Way After Disney Princess Stardom
Auli'i Cravalho reflects on what "Moana" has meant to her, and how she continues to try and challenge herself in other roles
Is Moana a princess? Star Auli'i Cravalho has the definitive answer about the Disney heroine
Ahead of the release of 'Moana 2,' star Auli'i Cravalho answers a burning question — is Moana a Disney princess?
'Moana 2's Auli'i Cravalho Is Making Disney History With Her Wayfinding Princess
Auli'i Cravalho discusses the Disney history first celebrated in the sequel, Moana's growth, and what she's most excited to share with fans.
‘Moana 2’ opens today, 8 years after Disney’s first Polynesian ‘princess’ set sail
Disney’s “Moana 2” officially opens today, with several showtimes at Big Island movie theaters. It’s been 8 years since the original “Moana” was released, and moviegoers have eagerly awaited new adventures that abound beyond the reef for the title character and her voyaging friends.
Here’s What Auli’i Cravlho Thinks About Moana Being a Disney Princess
The first film introduced Moana as the next in line to lead the people of Motunui, which in Western media has been interpreted as her being a princess of sorts; in the sequel, her adventures continue as she learns how to be a leader.
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Moana’s Surprising Fate Changes the Entire Story—& Sets Up Moana 3
Yes, Moana becomes a Demigod in Moana 2. The big twist at the end of the movie is the death of Moana as she restores the lost ...
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‘Moana 2' Lets a Young Woman Save the World. Just Don't Call Her a Princess
A cynic might say that Disney simply borrowed an exotic regional trappings, some ancient indigenous mythology and a South ...
The cultural significance of the catchy ‘Moana 2’ song ‘Can I Get a Chee Hoo?’
Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed ...
Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny
The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in "Moana 2," but little of the original's humor or catchy ...
Moana 2: This sequel should've stayed out at sea
There are few outright failures in Moana 2, but the bar should still be higher for its successes — especially when compared ...
Review: Moana 2 an epic sequel, welcomes first Disney princess chief
Excitement and expectation are the words that come to mind as we file into a packed-out cinema to see Disney’s latest movie ...
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‘Moana 2’ crossed these oceans and changes before becoming a sequel
Moana and Maui reunite in the highly-anticipated sequel “Moana 2.” Here’s a sneak peek to the animated film and some ...
'Moana 2's' end credits scene is worth watching. Here's what happens
What happens at the end of Moana 2? Here's what happens in the end credits scene and how it sets up a third movie.