Much Abu About Nothing · A Comedy Podcast Where We Rate, Review, and Sometimes Dunk on Animated Disney Films

Moana 2

October 13, 2025·1 hr 43 min·5 clips
Moana 2 was supposed to be a TV show, and that's why the story feels so thin and rushed.
Misha and Tyler critically review Moana 2, discussing its weak story, underdeveloped characters, mediocre music, and rushed plot—originally a TV series. They compare it unfavorably to the original Moana, highlighting missed opportunities and disappointing execution despite strong animation and representation.

As heard by us

A sharp, funny sequel checkup that keeps one eye on the animation and one on the copycat moves.

Moana 2 gets a brisk, skeptical read here: a sequel that knows exactly which buttons to press, even if some of the shine feels borrowed. Misha and Tyler settle into their scoring system and do the useful work of separating the pretty parts from the recycled ones.

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Why you'd press play

A jokey sequel chat with real animation notes, not just lazy sequel complaints.

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