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The global animated hit returns as “Moana 2” sails back to the El Capitan Theatre January 10th! Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the movie.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!

Grammy-winning duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, known as Barlow and Bear, joined Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the Moana 2 soundtrack and the success of the new film. They also performed a song from the new movie. Watch the segment now!

As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.

In a recent segment on CBS Mornings, Moana 2 songwriter Emily Bear revealed her dream to have one of her musical projects on Broadway before the age of 30. Watch the interview here!

In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday. 

On a recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Auli'i Cravalho discussed the new Moana sequel, performing on Broadway, how she perfected her British accent for Sally Bowles. Watch the interview now!

With a 5-day domestic debut of $221M, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Moana 2” has shattered numerous box office records including the biggest 5-day opening of all time, and more.

In a new featurette for Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson, along with songwriters Barlow & Bear, discuss the genesis of Maui's song and its function within the story of the film. Watch the video now!

The sequel to Disney's 2016 animated hit Moana has arrived and critics are weighing in on the long-awaited musical, which reprises the voice talents of Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Nicole Scherzinger. Find out here if the new movie lives up the first!

BroadwayWorld sat down with songwriting team Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to discuss their new songs for Moana 2, which is now in theaters. The duo shares insights into their creative process and previews two new songs from the film.

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she pushed for Disney to include her Moana character in the sequel, even when they were considering more grim endings for her character. Watch the interview!

With only a few days away from Wicked's official theatrical opening, updated box office numbers have just been revealed. The film is looking to bring in somewhere between a whopping $125-$150 million, a number significantly up from a previous report less than a month ago.

Auli’i Cravalho visited The View to discuss reprising her role of Moana in Disney's new sequel, the forthcoming live-action remake, and the themes of Cabaret. Watch the full interview now!

Auliʻi Cravalho stopped by Good Morning America on Wednesday to discuss Disney's long-awaited Moana sequel. During the interview, the performer shared what it was like to return to the role and teased some of her favorite music from the film. Watch the interview now!

In addition to making her Broadway debut in the current production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Auliʻi Cravalho is returning to the beloved role of Moana in Disney's highly anticipated sequel. Watch the performer talk about both on Live with Kelly and Mark!

“Beyond,” the end credit track from the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film and Disney Music Group Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “Moana 2,” is available now. Listen to the song here!

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced 2024 nominees, highlighting EMILIA PÉREZ with five nominations and songs by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Diane Warren. The event is set for November 20.

As we inch closer to Wicked's highly anticipated opening this month, box office predictions continue to come in. As of October 31, the November 22 opening weekend is looking to bring in an impressive $80-$85 million.