Moana, Buck Woodall and The Walt Disney Company

‘Moana 2’ Sparks Copyright Lawsuit as Animator Revives Idea Theft Claims
Buck Woodall claims the awards contender stole ideas from a screenplay he wrote, while Disney says the works aren't similar.
Who is Buck Woodall? What we know about the animator amid Moana 2 copyright lawsuit
Animation screenwriter Buck Woodall has recently been involved in an ongoing controversy. A legal clash centers on allegations around Disney’s blockbuster follow-up movie, Moana 2.
Moana lawsuit: Animator Buck Woodall accuses Disney of copying his ideas in $17 billion claim
Animator Buck Woodall filed the suit in California on Friday (US time), seeking damages of at least US$10 billion ($17.9b) for the fact Disney allegedly stole elements of a screenplay he wrote in the early 2000s.
Disney accused of Moana-based copyright infringement, again
Woodall seeks 2.5% of Moana 2’s gross revenue, or roughly $10 billion, and a court order to prevent further infringement. Since its release in November 2024, Moana 2 has grossed $989 million worldwide.
Animator sues Disney claiming “Moana 2” copyright infringement
Animator Buck Woodall claims former Mandeville Films development director Jenny Marchick passed his "substantially similar" screenplay to Disney years before "Moana" premiered.
Disney sued for allegedly copying the idea for Moana and its sequel
Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, alleging the company copied elements of his screenplay for "Bucky" to create "Moana" and its sequel.
Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'?
Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim.
Moana 2' s success may be getting Disney into a costly legal case!
A new lawsuit alleges Disney stole the story idea for Moana and the original creator wants a hefty price in return!
Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Claiming Company Stole Idea for “Moana” and Its Sequel
Animator Buck Woodall claims that film producer Jenny Marchick fed his original idea for a film titled 'Bucky' to Disney, which ultimately produced 'Moana' in 2016
This Is Why Disney Is Facing A Fresh Lawsuit Over Moana 2
Following the release of Moana 2 at the end of last year, Buck Woodall filed a lawsuit against the studio on Friday, claiming that elements of both the original animated movie and
Writer sues Disney for $10B, claiming 'breathtaking' similarities between his script and 'Moana' movies
A film worker is suing Disney for $10 billion, claiming the "Moana" franchise shares "breathtaking" similarities to work he ...
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Did Disney steal Moana's story? Animator files massive $10 billion lawsuit
Animator Buck Woodall claims Disney copied his 'Bucky' screenplay for 'Moana' and its sequel, seeking $10 billion in damages.
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Animator sues Disney over Moana 2, shocking details revealed
Following the success of “Moana 2”, the film is back in the headlines as animator Buck Woodall sues Disney. Woodall alleges ...
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Walt Disney Company Faces New Idea Theft Lawsuit Over “Moana” Films
The Walt Disney Company is now facing a lawsuit from an animator saying elements of the film "Moana 2" constituted idea theft ...
Moana 2 confirms digital release date as it nears $1 billion worldwide
Moana 2 is close to sailing past $1 billion worldwide (it currently stands at $990 million), and will soon be available to watch at home.
When will 'Moana 2' be available to stream and watch at home? The latest
Disney’s "Moana 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit, premiered exclusively in theaters on Nov. 27.