“Moana 2” is about to hit theaters. What better place for the world premiere for Disney’s latest animated adventure than Hawaii?

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui on a daring mission to connect all the peoples of the Pacific Islands. At the world premiere in Hawaii, Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and the cast and crew celebrated the return of these beloved characters who have connected with fans around the world.

“I’ve been through this. I’m from Hawaii. I’m of Native Hawaiian descent and I know how important this character is to young women and young men,” Cravalho said. “I’m as much a fan of this character as anyone else.”

“The character of Maui that I was able to bring to life was inspired by my grandfather and he’s buried here. Man, so it’s like… it’s special,” Johnson said.

In addition to the fan-favorite characters from the original, “Moana 2” features new heroes, new villains and a new little sister for Moana.

“Moana is so loved. I would say the one thing they will be blown away by is Moana’s sister, Simea,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda plays the new character.

“She’s really feisty, energetic and playful,” Khaleesi said.

“Moana 2” doesn’t open in theaters until Nov. 27, just in time for Thanksgiving.

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