The best songs across Moana and Moana 2 highlight what makes the two films such strong and flexible modern additions to the Disney musical canon.

The songs in Moana 2 aren't bad, but they pale in comparison to the original movie's iconic soundtrack — and there's a very simple reason for that.

Barlow and Bear’s songs are at the heart of the success of “Moana 2,” which also boasts a film score by returning “Moana” duo Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foaʻi.

The songs lack Lin-Manuel Miranda's magic, but the movie has vibrant monsters and a flow of movement that keeps your eyeballs dancing.

In writing their first film soundtrack together, the TikTok duo of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear looked to those influences and “Anchorman.” Of course.

One of the new songs featured in Moana 2 is called “Beyond,” which the songwriters have described as something of a spiritual sequel to the first movie’s signature ballad, “How Far I’ll ...

In addition to the main six that are part of Moana 2, Bear also shared there were either three or four full extra songs that they made for the movie that didn’t make it past the cutting room floor.

'Moana 2' songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear discuss writing new songs for the heroine's next island adventure and criticism from audiences.

Part of the lasting legacy of Moana comes from the Disney film’s already iconic music. Written by Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda, songs like “You’re Welcome” and “How Far I’ll Go ...

"Moana 2" is expected to be one of the biggest movies to hit the box office around Thanksgiving with a projected five-day opening estimated at $135M.

With 'Moana 2' on the horizon, Disney is revealing which two songs from the upcoming sequel it will be submitting for best original song at the Oscars.

The original Moana film – released back in 2016 – included arguably some of the best new Disney songs of the 21st century, with the likes of How Far I'll Go, Shiny and Your Welcome all ...