Moana has one of Disney's best modern soundtracks, with songs like "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome" become massive hits when the first film was released.

That song is “Shiny,” written by Miranda and performed by Flight of the Conchords star Jermaine Clement. In the film, Clement plays a villainous crab named Tamatoa, who’s keen on preventing ...

This time, though, Moana is sailing with a more crowded boat. Some new friends join Moana (Auli'i Cravalho), center, on her quest in “Moana 2.” Courtesy of Disney ...

Moana 2 might sound a little different to the first movie. As it turns out, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who penned songs for the original, isn't thought to be returning for the sequel.

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel ...

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but ...

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 ...

“Moana 2,” which opens in theaters Wednesday, was originally put into development as a streaming series before it was rerouted the big screen. Curiously, though, it’s not scale or spectacle lacking ...