Moana 2 Soundtrack: Disney‘s Moana 2 released in theaters on November 27, 2024, and quickly became one of the highest-grossing animated films of the year. Here is the verified soundtrack, composer lineup, and reception, updated now that the film and album have both been out for over a year.
While Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the first film, the sequel will feature Abigail Barlow and music by Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina. Dave Derrick Jr. is directing it.
Quick Facts
| Title | Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Release Date | November 22, 2024 (soundtrack); November 27, 2024 (film) |
| Director | Dave Derrick Jr. (co-directed with Jason Hand & David G. Derrick Jr.) |
| Composer/Music | Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear (new songs); Opetaia Foa’i & Mark Mancina (returning composers/score) |
| Genre | Animated Musical Adventure |
| Studio | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Boss Bob Iger announced that Moana 2 will be featured this November said “Moana remains a top-rated franchise,” added, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November.”
Release Date: 27 November 2024
The sequel is directed by Dave Derrick Jr., and the music is by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy-nominated Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Who Composed Moana 2 Soundtrack
- Mark Mancina: Mark Mancina is an American film composer. A veteran of Hans Zimmer’s media ventures, Mancina has produced over sixty films and television series, including Speed, Bad Boys, Twister, Tarzan, Training Day, Brother Bear, Criminal Minds, Blood+, Planes, and Moana.
- Opetaia Foa’i: Opetaia Foa’i is a musician, composer, and singer who grew up in New Zealand and now lives in Australia. He is famous for founding the Polynesian band Te Waka and collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the music for the Disney film Moana.
Moana 2 Soundtrack List
Here is the verified Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack song list (16-track standard album, released November 22, 2024 by Walt Disney Records). Note: “You’re Welcome” and “How Far I’ll Go” are songs from the first Moana film (2016), not Moana 2 — Moana 2’s new songs include a spiritual sequel to “How Far I’ll Go” called “Beyond.”
- “Tulou Tagaloa (Sei e Va’ai Mai)” – Opening number
- “We’re Back” – written by Barlow, Bear & Foa’i
- “What Could Be Better Than This?” – written by Barlow & Bear
- “Beyond” (performed by Auli’i Cravalho) – the film’s lead single and spiritual successor to “How Far I’ll Go”
- “Get Lost” – written by Barlow & Bear
- “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” (performed by Dwayne Johnson as Maui) – a follow-up to Maui’s original “You’re Welcome”
- “Beyond” (End Credit Version) – released as a single on November 7, 2024
A deluxe edition released November 25, 2024 adds Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i’s full instrumental score. We’ll update this list if further individual song credits are confirmed.
The soundtrack will release on various platforms, including Apple Music and Amazon Music.
We will update this article as soon as the entire soundtrack is released.
Official Trailer: The Film is scheduled to be released in 2024. You can also watch the Film trailer on YouTube, where you can glimpse the stories and cast.
Contrary to some early reports, Moana 2 was not nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Oscars (that shortlist went to Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot). Disney did submit “Beyond” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” for Best Original Song consideration, and the film earned one Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated. “Beyond” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” were both nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in an Animated Film.
Related: Moana Soundtrack (2025)
Moana 2 was originally in development as a Disney+ streaming series before Disney elevated the project to a theatrical feature in February 2024. Dave Derrick Jr. directs, making him the first Samoan director of a Walt Disney Animation feature. Since release, Moana 2 has grossed roughly $1.06 billion worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2024, though its songs received more mixed reviews than the original 2016 soundtrack, with critics noting the absence of original composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. (External Link: Deadline)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Moana 2 soundtrack?
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear wrote the film’s new original songs, while Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina, who both worked on the first Moana, returned to compose the score and contribute additional songs. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the songs for the original 2016 film, was not involved in Moana 2.
Why didn’t Lin-Manuel Miranda write the songs for Moana 2?
Miranda has said he wasn’t asked to return due to scheduling conflicts; he was working on Mufasa: The Lion King and other projects at the time Moana 2 was fast-tracked from a streaming series into a theatrical feature.
Did Moana 2 get nominated for an Oscar?
No. Moana 2 was not among the five nominees for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. Its songs “Beyond” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” were submitted for Best Original Song consideration but did not receive nominations.
Where can I stream the Moana 2 soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, and other major streaming platforms, with a deluxe instrumental score edition released shortly after the standard album.
Related reading: Movie Soundtrack hub | Disney+ | Moana Soundtrack (2025)