Moana 2has donegangbuster business for the Walt Disney Company, since its November 2024 release.
However,the pictures success did come with some controversy in the way of a lawsuit.
Surprisingly, the lawsuit isnt only focused onMoana 2, but the franchise as a whole.
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With so many legal details to keep track of, Collider is here to explain it all!
The Lawsuit Surrounding Moana 2 Seeks a Hefty Payout
The success ofMoana 2cannot be understated.
But with said success comes a hefty price tag attached to the lawsuit.
The film recently passed the $1 billion mark.
Woodall says hed had exposure to the culture, which heavily influenced the unmadeBucky.
Certainly, his claims of similarities are not without their merit.
Buttheyre also not exclusive to the sequel, with Woodall claiming that he began pitchingBuckylong beforethe firstMoanawas released.
Woodalls lawsuit says that the issue dates all the way back to 2003.
Woodall alleges that he sent a screenplay and trailer to Mandeville Films director of development,Jenny Marchick.
At this time, it is unclear if said materials ever made their way to Disney.
The lawsuit surrounding theMoanafranchise is certainly a complex one.
Woodalls claims are serious, especially considering how successful the movies are.
In the meantime,Moana 2continues to delight fans around the world.
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