The highly anticipated sequel “Moana 2” has already made a major splash even before its theatrical release.

The film’s trailer has shattered records, garnering a staggering 178 million views in its first 24 hours, surpassing previous marks held by Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” (157 million) and Disney Animation’s “Frozen 2” (116 million).

The film is set to release on November 27, 2024.

This achievement underscores the enduring popularity of the “Moana” franchise and represents a significant milestone for Disney’s animation division, which includes both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar.

The trailer’s record-breaking performance will further heighten anticipation for the sequel, as it is set to be featured before the release of “Inside Out 2,” which is projected to have a strong opening weekend.

“Moana 2” reunites the original film’s voice cast, including Auli’i Cravalho as the titular character and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui.

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Directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the animated feature follows Moana on an unexpected journey to long-lost waters after receiving a call from her ancestors. The film will also feature new original songs by the acclaimed songwriting duo of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear.

The success of the “Moana 2” trailer speaks to the cultural impact of the original 2016 film, which was the most-streamed movie across all platforms in 2023. Disney is further capitalizing on the franchise’s popularity, with a live-action remake directed by Thomas Kail slated for release in 2026.