“Moana 2” will introduce audiences to a cadre of new characters, both good and bad.

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Moanaprovided a radical shakeup toDisneys catalog when it was released in November 2016.

Ahead ofMoana 2hitting cinemas,Entertainment Weeklyexplores the voice cast behind the film including returning favorites and new friends.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana in Moana 2

Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana.Credit:Disney

Johnson got his start in theWWEbefore graduating to a successful acting and producing career.

Morrison also played Tom Curry inAquaman(2018) and its sequelAquaman and the Lost Kingdom(2023).

In 2010, she won the 10th season ofDancing With the Stars.

Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana in Moana 2, Auliʻi Cravalho attends The Casting Society’s 39th Annual Artios Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana.Disney; Amanda Edwards/Getty

Shes currently starring as Norma Desmond in WebbersSunset Boulevardmusical.

Like Morrison, House is a New Zealand native who made her theatrical debut in 2003sWhale Rider.

She voiced Terry inPixarsSoul(2020) and Mama Coco in the Maori dub ofCoco(2017).

Dwayne Johnson as Maui in Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California

Dwayne Johnson as Maui.Disney; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

“Simea is Moana’s mini,“Lambert-Tsuda told EWof her character.

“I don’t have a sibling in real life so it was cool to pretend I have one.

And it’s Moana, the coolest big sis ever!

Temuera Morrison as Tui (Moana’s dad) in Moana 2, Temuera Morrison attends the panel for “The Mandalorian” series at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 28, 2022.

Temuera Morrison as Tui.Disney; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

I wish I could meet her in real life!”

It was one of many traditional Polynesian rituals given the spotlight in the originalMoana.

Rose Matafeo plays Loto, a wayfinderdescribed by Disneyas a brilliant but quirky engineer (arent they all?)

Nicole Scherzinger as Sina (Moana’s mom), Nicole Scherzinger attends the 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City

Nicole Scherzinger as Sina.Disney; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

whose job is to keep the gangs canoe in order.

Fane is another New Zealand native whos best recognized for his work with Taika Waititi.

Monis size and stature make him a powerful asset to Moanas crew,Disney enigmatically teases.

Rachel House as Tala, Rachel House arrives at the Premiere Of Disney And Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok” on October 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Rachel House as Tala.Disney; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Chung also appeared in an uncredited role on an episode ofMad Menas a fire knife dancer.”

Fraser starred as Becky Reid in 74 episodes of the long-running Auckland-based medical dramaShortland Street(1992).

She also starred as Chantelle in 95 episodes of the sardonic crime comedyAhikaroa(2018-2021).

Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea (Moana’s little sister), Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda attends the world premiere of ‘Moana 2’ at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on November 21, 2024 in Kapolei, Hawaii.

Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea.Disney; Darryl Oumi/Getty

Moanais available to stream on Disney+.Moana 2hits cinemas on Nov. 27.

Rose Matafeo as Loto (wayfinding crew member), Rose Matafeo on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW – Episode 1144

Rose Matafeo as Loto.Disney; Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

David Fane as Kele (wayfinding crew member), David Fane attends the New Zealand premiere of “Next Goal Wins” at Event Cinemas Newmarket on November 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

David Fane as Kele.Disney; Fiona Goodall/Getty

Hualālai Chung as Moni (wayfinding crew member and Maui’s No. 1 fan), Hualālai Chung attends the world premiere of ‘Moana 2’ at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on November 21, 2024 in Kapolei, Hawaii.

Hualālai Chung as Moni.Disney; Darryl Oumi/Getty

Awhimai Fraser as Mantangi in Moana 2

Matangi.Disney