The music of 'Moana 2': Auliʻi Cravalho goes 'Beyond'

Can we get a Chee Hoo?
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Shannon Connellan
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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Moana is back with brand new songs including hype song "Can I Get a Chee Hoo?" and big ballad "Beyond" — the successor to the Oscar-winning "How Far I'll Go."

UK editor Shannon Connellan talked to star Auliʻi Cravalho and songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear about the making of the film, and how music helped explore Moana's personal growth.

Mashable also spoke to Moana 2 directors Dana Ledoux Miller, David G. Derrick Jr., and Jason Hand about the world of Moana and the meaning of the "never-ending chain."

Moana 2 is now available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Prime Video, and more.

UPDATE: Jan. 28, 2025, 9:02 a.m. UTC This interview for "Moana 2" was was originally published on Nov. 26, 2024 for the film's cinematic release. It has since been updated to include the most recent viewing options.

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Shannon Connellan

Shannon Connellan is Mashable's UK Editor based in London, formerly Mashable's Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives in the Creel House. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about everything (but not anything) across entertainment, tech, social good, science, and culture. Especially Australian horror.

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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, urban development, and social good.


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