Disney Developing 'Moana 3,' Johnson Confirms
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- Disney is developing "Moana 3" as the next installment of the animated oceanic musical adventure franchise
- Dwayne Johnson, who plays the tattooed demigod Maui, confirmed the project, telling reporters "Yes, we have talked about 'Moana 3'"
- Johnson dropped the news while on the press circuit for Disney's live-action "Moana" remake
- The live-action "Moana" opens in theaters on July 10, anchoring Disney's near-term franchise push
Why it matters: Johnson confirming Moana 3 while stumping for the live-action remake turns the July 10 opening into a two-for-one promotional moment for Disney, letting its biggest star seed enthusiasm for the animated threequel before the live-action film even hits theaters.
