Disney officially announces an animated feature film titled Moana, focusing on Polynesian culture and mythology.
Auli'i Cravalho is cast as the voice of Moana, bringing authenticity as a young Hawaiian actress.
Moana premieres at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Moana is released widely in US theaters and internationally, gaining critical and commercial success.
Moana receives nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
The Heart of Te Fiti, a small pounamu stone, is created to bring life and balance to the world.
The demigod Maui obtains his magical fishhook, granting him shape-shifting abilities and great power.
Maui steals the Heart of Te Fiti, causing darkness and decay to spread across the islands.
The volcanic lava demon Te Ka appears, representing the corrupted form of Te Fiti, spreading destruction.
Moana is born on the island of Motunui, destined to become a wayfinder and leader.
Moana learns wayfinding and leadership skills from her grandmother and father.
The island of Motunui begins to suffer from lack of fish and failing crops, signaling environmental imbalance.
Moana defies her father's wishes and sails beyond the reef to restore the Heart of Te Fiti.
Moana finds Maui on an island and persuades him to help her return the Heart of Te Fiti.
They battle the Kakamora, coconut-armored pirates, as they continue their journey.
They confront Te Ka to restore the Heart of Te Fiti and heal the corruption.
Moana returns the Heart of Te Fiti to its rightful place, restoring balance and life to the islands.
Moana takes her place as a master wayfinder, ready to lead her people across the ocean.
