Moana 2 has brought viewers back to the magical world of the ocean, introducing new adventures, heroes, and a formidable villain — the thunder god Nalo. The film has already become a major hit, grossing nearly $750 million, but Moana's story doesn't end here. At least, the post-credit scenes are a strong hint of that.
First Epilogue: Nalo plots revenge
In the main storyline, Moana and Maui unite the oceans, defeating Nalo and her deadly lightning. However, in the post-credit scene, we see that Nalo is not willing to accept defeat. She interrogates the bat god Matangi, who had assisted Moana on her journey.
Despite Matangi's cunning, Nalo exposes her and throws her back into captivity, vowing to take revenge on Moana, Maui, and humanity.
Second Epilogue: The Return of Tamatoa
Fans of the original film will surely remember the giant crab Tamatoa, who tried to thwart Moana and Maui in their quest to retrieve the magical hook. In the post-credit scene, Tamatoa makes a reappearance, and it seems he now has an alliance with Nalo. How is this self-absorbed crab connected to the thunder god? In the first film, Tamatoa was merely a comedic antagonist, but his return in alliance with such a powerful foe hints at a greater threat to the heroes.
What’s next?
Although Disney has not yet confirmed Moana 3, the post-credit scenes clearly set the stage for a continuation. In interviews, the creators of the film stated that Moana's story is best told in the format of feature films.
If the hints are to be believed, the upcoming installment may unite old foes in an alliance against Moana and Maui. Nalo, Matangi, and Tamatoa make for an ideal lineup for a new epic conflict that will unfold on the big screens. We can only wait for the "ear-shaped" studio to announce the next chapter of Moana's journey.
