She would also be the studio's first Polynesian princess (though the character herself insists she's not technically a princess), marking a huge moment for AAPI representation. Two years later, "Moana" officially hit theaters and has proven to have some strong sea legs,

Moana 2 opens in theaters this week just in time for the time honored tradition of Thanksgiving movie going. The sequel follows up the the most-streamed film on Disney+ with a new adventure starring Moana ( Auli’i Cravalho )and Maui (Dwayne Johnson).