Its sequel, Moana 2, still followed the structure of a hero’s journey, but somehow, it felt predictable. In case you didn't know, Moana 2 was originally supposed to be a Disney+ TV series.

The story structure mirrors that of the first film, as Moana embarks on a journey to find others like herself while facing a villain. Without revealing too much, Moana grows in this film—both ...

It always felt like Disney was pushing its luck creatively with a sequel to the excellent Moana. And sure enough, that’s exactly what may have happened. Moana 2 is now reviewing yes, positively ...