Disney Announces Next Animated Film

From the creators of

Aladdin

,

The Little Mermaid

and

The Princess and the Frog,

Ron Clements and Jon Musker, comes

Moana

, the story of a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest.

Set in the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moanasets sail in search of a fabled island. Along the way she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean where she will encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

“Moana is indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself,” says Musker. “She’s the kind of character we all root for, and we can’t wait to introduce her to audiences.