The end credit track "Beyond" from Walt Disney Animation Studios' highly anticipated "Moana 2" soundtrack is now available on all streaming platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. Written by Grammy® Award-winning duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear), "Beyond" beautifully captures Moana's adventurous spirit and her connection to her island's horizons.
The "Moana 2" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Disney Music Emporium, Target, and Walmart, while the CD can be pre-ordered at Amazon, Disney Music Emporium, and Target, with an official release on November 22. The soundtrack also marks the return of award-winning composers Opetaia Foa‘i and Mark Mancina, who contributed to the original "Moana" film. Moana 2 will hit theaters on November 27, with tickets available now at all major outlets.
Speaking about "Beyond," Barlow & Bear shared, "In writing this, we spoke with many people from Oceania and the Polynesian Islands, and their deep connection to heritage and honoring ancestors resonated with us. For Moana, this journey is both exhilarating and daunting, as it is a call from her ancestors. The ocean as a uniting force is central to Pacific Island and wayfinding culture."
Director Jason Hand added, "It's incredibly moving. Auli‘i's performance left us all in tears," while Auli‘i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, remarked, "'Beyond' speaks to me as someone who feels a strong cultural connection. It's about pushing beyond your limits-not for yourself, but for your people."
The "Moana 2" soundtrack features a powerful track list including:
"Tulou Tagaloa (Sei e Va'ai Mai)" Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
"We're Back" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Cast
"Tuputupu (The Feast)" Performed by Te Vaka
"Beyond" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
"My Wish For You (Innocent Warrior)" Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foa‘i -Amiatu, Matatia Foa‘i, Matthew Ineleo, Opetaia Foa‘i
"Finding the Way" Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
"What Could Be Better Than This?" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane
"Get Lost" Performed by Awhimai Fraser
"Can I Get A Chee Hoo?" Performed by Dwayne Johnson
"Mana Vavau" Performed by Dwayne Johnson, Opetaia Foa‘i, Rachel House
"Beyond (Reprise)" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
"Nuku O Kaiga" Performed by Te Vaka
"Finding The Way (Reprise)" Performed by Te Vaka
"We Know The Way (Te Fenua te Malie)" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Olivia Foa‘i, Opetaia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
"Beyond (End Credit Version)" Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
"We're Back (Te Vaka Version)" Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
The original "Moana" soundtrack, released in 2016, has surpassed 20 billion streams worldwide, featuring hit songs like "You're Welcome" (performed by Dwayne Johnson) and "How Far I'll Go" (performed by Auli‘i Cravalho), both multi-platinum and beloved by fans.
"Moana 2" reunites Moana and Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) three years after the original film, as Moana embarks on an epic new journey across Oceania. Alongside a diverse and talented cast, the film brings back familiar voices like Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, and introduces new characters like Simea, voiced by Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Moana's little sister.
Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, and featuring music by award-winning composers Barlow & Bear, Opetaia Foa‘i, and Mark Mancina, "Moana 2" opens in theaters on November 27, 2024.
