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Auli'i Cravalho is giving Moana fans get a sneak peek at new Disney movie merchandise before the Wandering Princess of Motonui sets sail for the big screen this autumn.
In front of Moana 2' in theaters on November 27, Cravalho (who returns to voice Moana) reveals the next toys in the sequel with no shortage of “oohs”, “ahhhs” and “wows” in an unboxing video presented in an exclusive preview on The Hollywood journalist Above. The 23-year-old Hawaii-born star debuts a slew of holiday-ready products, including a new version of the Disney princess' light-up shell necklace and a squeaky figurine of Moana's pet rooster, Hei Hei (“Alan Tudyk would be proud!” exclaims), from Jakks Pacific; and a singing Moana doll and canoe playset from Mattel.
“Okay, first of all, it has a she little ON [and] the iconic necklace,” Cravalho says of the traditional Hawaiian floral crown on her singing Moana doll. As for the toy's vocal skills? “OH! Oh! Ah! You speak well!”
Mattel and Jakks Pacific items are among the upcoming releases of Vaiana 2including a new American Girl doll with accessories, Funko Pop! vinyl figurines, Lego building sets, Popsockets phone accessories and more. Select products are now available online at Target, Amazon, Walmart and other retailers and will hit physical shelves starting in October.
Vaiana 2 follows Moana (Cravalho) three years after the first film and sees her reunite with the Hawaiian god Maui (Dwayne Johnson) for an exciting new ocean voyage at the calling of her ancestor, Tautai Vasa (Gerald Ramsey). The sequel introduces Moana's little sister Simea (Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda) and a new crew of budding seafarers (voiced by Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo). According to the film's plot, “After receiving an unexpected call from her ancestors, Moana must travel to the distant seas of Oceania and dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.”
Returning stars Rachel House (Tala, Moana's grandmother), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui, Moana's father) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina, Moana's mother) will also reprise their roles in the sequel. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ldoux Miller, Vaiana 2 will feature music from Grammy-winning musicians Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (of TikTok fame Unofficial Bridgerton musical album), three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i.
In May, Vaiana 2 it set the record for the most viewed trailer in the history of Disney Animation and Pixar. Although Cravalho voices the film's adventurous protagonist, he will not play her in the live-action version. (However, she played the role of Ariel in a live-action special of The Little Mermaid live! in 2019.)
“As the film's executive producer, I look forward to helping find the next actress who will portray Moana's courageous spirit, undeniable spirit and emotional strength,” Cravalho announced on Instagram Reels in 2013. I'm really honored to pass this baton to the film. next young woman of Pacific Islander descent to honor our incredible peoples, cultures and communities that help inspire her story.”
She explained the move earlier this year at Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti's second annual Conversations panel. “Getting that role when I was 14, I didn't fully realize how much would be placed on my shoulders. For me to be a representative of all of the Pacific is just wrong, so I'm looking forward to seeing more faces in the audience and, above all, more faces behind the camera, in the writers' room, as showrunners, as producers, as leaders of sector. , because having to answer everyone's questions is too much,” he said.
Check out the Cravalho unboxing video above and the official release Moana 2 trailer below, and keep scrolling to shop new merchandise from the Disney sequel, including toys, books, costume accessories and more.

Moana Lighted Shell Necklace by Jakks Pacific

Disney Moana 2 'Moana's Canoe Crew' Get into reading the book

Disney Vaiana doll from American Girl

Vaiana's adventurous canoe Lego

Disney Moana 2 Maui Pua Heihei T-shirt Ready for a new adventure

Disney Moana 2 Moana's Adventure Canoe Playset

Disney Moana 2 Squeeze and Scream Hei Hei by Jakks Pacific

FunkoPop! Moana and her little sister Simea

Disney Moana 2 Singing Adventure Doll by Mattel

Disney Moana 2 Moana Adventure dress by Jakks Pacific
