How Moana 2’s Post-Credits Scene Sets Up the Moana 3 Endgame

As a devoted Disney enthusiast who’s grown up with the magic of their stories, I can’t help but feel a thrill of excitement at the prospect of a third Moana film! The first Moana captured my heart with its stunning animation, captivating music, and a strong heroine that embodied courage and resilience. The sequel has only solidified my love for this series, with its intriguing plot twists and the introduction of new characters like Nalo, the enigmatic villain.


This week signifies the highly anticipated comeback of Moana on the big screen after years. The initial Moana has garnered immense affection among Disney’s extensive collection since its debut in 2016. Initially, Disney had planned to continue capitalizing on this success with a TV series on Disney+. However, they ultimately decided to transform that concept into the feature film we now call Moana 2, which is expected to generate significant revenue during Thanksgiving weekend at the box office.

Due to the tremendous success that Moana has enjoyed in recent times, it’s hardly unexpected to find out that Disney isn’t planning to stop with Moana 2. In fact, there are whispers of a potential Moana trilogy, hinted at by a crucial post-credits scene in Moana 2 itself. Note: This article includes MAJOR SPOILERS for Moana 2. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid them…

At the conclusion of “Moana 2”, it turns out that the tempest deity, Nalo, is the main antagonist throughout the Moana tale. This isn’t limited to just the storyline of “Moana 2”; instead, Nalo emerges as the villain spanning the entire Moana narrative. Key details are unveiled linking Nalo to Maui’s past and the events that transpired in the initial “Moana”.

In “Moana 2”, Nalo initially appears as a massive storm cloud, but this changes after the credits roll. Instead of just being a storm cloud, the genuine Nalo is unveiled in the closing scene where the villain transforms into a more human-like form. This revelation takes place when he confronts Matangi, revealing his grand scheme.

In this particular moment, Nalo restrains Matangi and accuses her for aiding Moana throughout the movie. He clarifies that his intention is to annihilate Moana, preventing her from uniting all the sea’s nations. Essentially, Moana’s efforts to unearth her island’s past and reunite the ocean’s people have been challenging Nalo’s authority.

Additionally, you’ll find that Nalo is accompanied by a distinctly identifiable right-hand man. In the extra scene after the credits, we see Tamatoa (the shimmering crab who croons “Shiny”) collaborating with Nalo and executing his schemes.

In this scenario, we’re looking at what might be the concluding chapter of the Moana trilogy. Nalo is pursuing Moana, aiming to prevent her from unifying the people. However, armed with newfound skills and a deeper comprehension of the ocean than ever, Moana is determined to heal the community once and for all. Characters like Maui and Matangi have their own conflicts with Nalo, which could significantly shape the narrative in various ways.

With the immense success of the original “Moana” and the sequel poised to surpass box office milestones, we probably won’t have to wait much longer for official updates about “Moana 3”. Unlike the previous instance where Disney was moving from a TV series, this time around, they can start developing “Moana 3” as a feature film right away.

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2024-11-27 19:40