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How Moana 2 Directly Calls Out Disney Princess Tropes

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Story by Marco Vito Oddo
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Moana 2 takes a meta approach, challenging Disney Princess tropes by having the title character reject the label while embracing her own unique identity.
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  • Moana is annoyed when Maui refers to her as a 'princess,' underlining that she is no typical Disney royal - her movies are about her independence, not romance.
  • While Moana is officially part of the Disney Princesses brand, the sequel's commentary reflects the label's struggles to evolve beyond outdated stereotypes and accommodate a diverse range of powerful female characters.
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Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Tofiga Fepulea'i, Disney, Pixar, Moana, Moana 2, Brave, Raya and the Last Dragon
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