The Hollywood Reporter article also states that “Moana” was changed to “Vaiana” in Spain and other European countries to avoid legal troubles with a brand of the same name. The report notes that it isn’t uncommon for Disney to rebrand its movies differently for other territories, and the studio does this for various reasons. For example, “Frozen” was rechristened as “The Snow Queen” and “Frost” in certain regions.
Of course, the process might happen all over again as “Moana” is about to get its own Disney live-action remake. Unfortunately, Auli’i Cravalho won’t reprise the titular role in the “Moana” redo, but Dwayne Johnson is still on board. That isn’t the only project on the horizon either, as “Moana 2” — a sequel to the animated film — is also in the works. That one will see Moana and Maui embark on a new adventure, but details about the project are being kept under wraps for now.
If you’re a fan of the Disney movie, check out the untold truth of “Moana.”
