The Art of Moana 2: Hardcover Art Book

Moana 2, the smash-hit animated feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, continues the epic ocean-faring odyssey of the beloved Wayfinder. Published by the art preservation masterminds at Chronicle Books, Disney The Art of Moana 2 is a highly anticipated deluxe hardcover production chronicle. This spectacular volume brings together the definitive background painting galleries, character turnaround sheets, and environment color keys that defined the film's stunning tropical horizons and grand oceanic visual aesthetic.

Spanning a monumental 160 pages of vivid, high-contrast visual layouts and full-color archive stock, this comprehensive chronicle presents an unmatched look behind the scenes of Disney's visual development studios. Get an inside look at the making of this incredible film packed with a wealth of production extras, including insight on digital ocean rendering tools, character model sheets, and environmental layout designs. Follow Moana, Maui, and her brave new crew as they journey from Motunui across the vast, dangerous waters of Oceania to ancient, long-lost islands, and watch how artists engineered the film's realistic water dynamics and stylized Pacific horizons. Every portfolio page is packed with professional-grade animation concept art lines, fine production sketches, and insightful creator commentary.

Individual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts, character designs, and worldbuilding portfolios:

Masterfully written by Kalikolehua Hurley with deep creative contributions from directors David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, alongside Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee, this volume stands as a testament to modern filmmaking. This essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for digital painters, storyboard artists, animation historians, and dedicated collectors of premium movie art books.