Original voice cast members Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return, as does the first film's laudable commitment to repping Polynesian culture and empowerment.

“Moana 2” reunites the demigod Maui with fellow wayfinder Moana in Disney’s animated sequel. (Disney Enterprises, Inc.) Hectic in its pacing, the screenplay follows its own navigational stars: the blueprints of the original, plus a new set of songs ...

And who can blame them: catchy songs, colorful settings, and one heck of a plucky heroine (do not call her a princess), all of it adds up to an enduring Disney animated classic that's fun for the whole family.