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‘Moana 2’ Copyright Lawsuit: Why Disney Is Being Sued

‘Moana 2’ banked hundreds of millions at the box office, but a new lawsuit alleges that elements of the beloved story are ripped off from another. Find out what it’s all about, be…

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new copyright lawsuit was filed in California federal court over the weekend, alleging certain aspects of the film were simply taken from a similar story. “Disney’s Moana was produced in the wake of Woodall’s delivery to the Defendants of virtually all constituent parts necessary for its development and production after more than 17 years of inspiration and work on his animated film project,” states the complaint. According to THR, a judge ruled in November 2024 that the first lawsuit for Moana would not go forward because Woodall brought the action “too late.” With the release of the sequel came an opportunity to bring the suit again.

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