Moana 2 will feature a unique new villain, and this fact has eased fears regarding the upcoming sequel.

Disney unveiled the full trailer for this next Moana movie at D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which was attended by Screen Rant. The included clips dive deeper into the features of Moana’s continued story, reeling audiences in with an exciting new adventure, fresh characters, and, of course, a fearsome new villain. While there is much left to learn leading up to Moana 2’s November 27, 2024 theatrical release date, this is undoubtedly a great start.

The trailer for Moana 2 sees the titular heroine several years after the events of the original 2016 movie. She now has an adorable little sister who waits eagerly at Motunui while Moana voyages across the ocean. With the heart of Te Fiti restored, Moana and her people are free to sail to distant islands and contact other villages. However, it appears that there is still a threat on the open seas. Though the new villain of Moana 2 was kept veiled, it’s already clear that she differs greatly from the lava monster of the original movie, which is a relief.