The Walt Disney Company, Moana

‘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.
Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Claiming Company Stole Idea for
Disney has been sued for $10 billion by an animator named Buck Woodall, who claims film producer Jenny Marchick conspired with Disney's film and television production companies to use his ideas for a Polynesian-inspired animated film titled 'Bucky' for 2016's 'Moana' and its 2024 sequel 'Moana 2.
Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over Moana and its sequel
Moana and its sequel are two of the most successful movies in the history of Walt Disney Studios, and now, the company has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that the ideas for both Moana and its sequel were stolen.
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!
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The Best Moana Characters That Left a Lasting Impression on Fans, Ranked
Moana has become an outstanding movie in Disney's animation. Released in 2016, the film received numerous awards nominations ...
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I Have A Confession: I Don’t Really Like The Moana Movies, But She’s Still One Of My Favorite Disney Characters
I want to love Moana so badly, and over the years I’ve tried to because I adore the titular character. However, after Moana 2 was released on the 2024 movie schedule, and I saw it in theaters ...
Disney faces $10 billion lawsuit over claims of stealing popular movie
Animator Buck Woodall accuses Disney of stealing ideas from his script for a Polynesian-inspired animated film titled "Bucky" ...
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'Moana 2's Ending Is the Film’s Best Decision
The shocking moment of self-sacrifice and change sets the beloved character on a new path, benefiting Moana both inside and outside the story. Though Moana only becomes a demigod at the film's ...
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals Which “Moana” Character Is His Daughters' Favorite (Exclusive)
Dwayne Johnson is saying "You're Welcome" for creating his daughters' favorite Moana character. "Of course I am!" the dad of three replied when asked if he was his daughters' favorite character.
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Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 ...
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Is the wayfinding shown in Moana realistic?
Disney's Moana depicts wayfinding — the process of orienting and traveling from place to place — as a main plot point in helping the Polynesian voyagers navigate across the ocean. These explorers ...
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Who is directing the Moana live-action movie?
Moana’s live-action version is directed by Thomas Kail.