The first trailer for Moana 2, which is scheduled for release on November 27, 2024, was recently released by Walt Disney. With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and AuliŻi Cravalho in the lead roles, the film seeks to improve upon the $687 million box office haul of its 2016 debut. As Moana sets sail once more for the first time in an attempt to “sail new waters,” the video itself promises an enjoyable watch.

Though the film starring Dwayne Johnson seems intriguing, it appears that the film has already hit a roadblock because its release date conflicts with another significant project. In addition to Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande is the film’s star. On November 27, 2024, Wicked, a movie based on characters from the 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, will also open.

Fans have already chosen sides in this conflict, with both films appearing to be receiving roughly the same level of attention.

The release of Moana 2 and Ariana Grande’s Wicked will coincide.While the first trailer for Moana 2 was just released a few weeks ago, the teaser for Wicked, which stars Ariana Grande as a youthful Glinda the Good and promises a beautiful adventure to the World of Oz, was released a few weeks ago. The musical live-action film, which was first scheduled for release way back in 2019, stars Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The good news is that Grande, who is directing the picture alongside the gifted Jon M. Chu, is making her acting debut despite the project’s delays. In any case, the simultaneous release of Moana 2 and this one has sparked some healthy rivalry between fans.

Many people seemed to be holding out for Wicked, but others stated they would be more inclined to see the Dwayne Johnson film. Although The Rock had his share of supporters, opinions on the comparison seemed split among Twitter users.

Many fans came out in favour of Moana 2, saying that they just thought the trailer was better:

Moana 2 has been in development since 2020

Although Wicked is expected to provide a formidable rival for Moana 2, there are other reasons for fans to be enthusiastic about the Dwayne Johnson film. The film features the reappearance of the original characters, Maui (voiced by WWE superstar) and Moana.

Disney+ eventually turned the narration, which was once conceived as a TV series, into a sequel project that might have its own star power.

While Ariana Grande stars in Wicked, Moana 2 is rumoured to have none other than Taylor Swift’s voice, something Dwayne Johnson addressed in an Access Hollywood interview, per 411 Mani:

All of the rumours are yours. She enters with her verse after we had begun chatting about, “What can I say except you’re welcome.” I can’t talk about it, even if it’s all really wonderful. My agent will phone me after this and ask, “Wait, is Taylor in ‘Moana 2?Therefore, even if Swift’s involvement is now just a rumour, Moana 2 and Wicked may have another thing in common. In addition to having the same release date, two well-known pop stars may appear in both films.