Moana 2opens in theatersthis weekjust in time for the time honored tradition of Thanksgiving movie going.

Moana voice actress Aulii Cravalho spoke toEntertainment Weeklyabout the Disney Princess discourse as it relates to her character.

Films are always representative of their times.

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So, yeah, she is a princess, but shes also a hero.

I like that those two words are now interchangeable.

Moana 2addresses the same princess or not?

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And so she will continue to be Disney Princess Moana of Motunui, chief in waiting and wayfinder.

Moana 2opens in theaters this week andMoanais now streaming on Disney+.

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