Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’
Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and cheered seeing aspects of their culture on the big screen, while Disney’s portrayal of the demigod character Maui has drawn some criticism for reinforcing stereotypes.
A sequel to the 2016 animated film, Moana 2 reunites Auli’i Cravalho as the wayfinding title character with Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, on a voyage to break a curse and reunite the people of the ocean.
