The Rotten Tomatoes audience score for Moana 2 has revealed that audiences love the sequel just as much as the original 2016 movie. Despite lukewarm critical reviews, the movie has an audience score of 88%, just one point below the original’s 89%. The disparity between the critical and audience scores suggests that audiences are able to overlook the movie’s noticeable flaws, such as a loose plot and soundtrack.
Many moviegoers have noted that the absence of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s involvement in the movie’s soundtrack is apparent, with the songs not being as catchy as the original. However, despite these issues, most audiences seem to have enjoyed the movie, with younger viewers such as children particularly enjoying the film.
The positive audience reception is important for the movie’s success, as it will help with word-of-mouth and drive sales. Moana 2 is already breaking preview records and is expected to crush at the box office, but it faces stiff competition in the coming weeks. The movie’s success could also pave the way for a potential Moana 3, given the positive audience response and the hint of a sequel in the mid-credits scene.