A deleted scene fromMoana 2reveals what Simea’s magical powers could be in the third installment. Despite her small role in the sequel, Moana’s sister’s personality and interests already stand out as starting points of a larger character arc. Already a fan-favoritecharacter inMoana 2, Simea is certain to play a big role in future movies, and the emotional cut sequence may have just confirmed it. While she may not have played a part inMoana 2’s epic ending,Simea’s hinted abilities could be necessary to ensure the future of Motunui.
The revealing momentseems to be setting up the young child for a crucial and necessary part inMoana 3, which would even successfully set her apart from her powerful sister. Though Simea’s powers aren’t explicitly confirmed inMoana 2, all signs indicate that she is meant for a grand and heroic purpose, just like Moana. AsMoana 2’s reviewspraise its expansion of Polynesian culture and mythology, it makes perfect sense that Simea will embody the sister tradition to wayfinding.
A Moana 2 Deleted Scene Suggests Simea’s Voice Is A Special Power
Simea’s Chant Travels The Oceans And Reaches Her Sister
In thedeletedMoana 2scene, Simea stands by the shore, clearly worried about her sister being out on her dangerous mission to find Motufetū. Wishing to help Moana, she calls out to the god Tagaloa with a chant, asking him to watch over travelers. Now the franchise’s theme, the new version of “Tulou Tagaloa (Si e Va’ai Mai)” stands out fromMoana 2’s soundtrackas one of the most beautiful songs in the Samoan language. What makes the moment more emotional is thatMoana, caught in a ruthless storm, can hear Simea’s song.
Moana 2will begin streaming on Disney+ starting March 12.
At first glance, the scene could merely be hinting at Simea’s potential future leader role, as the people of Motunui join behind her and complete the chorus. However, it is clear the child’s song is unlike any other, as it creates glowing waves in the ocean and reaches her sister despite the long distance. This heavilysuggests Simea’s voice has magical qualities, and could, in futureMoanainstallments, help her communicate with her sister even if they are worlds apart.
Simea’s Communicative Powers Would Make Her Crucial To Motunui’s Survival
Simea and Moana in Moana 2.
Co-director Ledoux Miller explains the beautiful scene was meant to capture “the bond between the two sisters,” but, ultimately, no longer fit into the sequel’s story. It’s highly possible the moment was cut because it opens many possibilities thatMoana 2wouldn’t have enough time to develop properly, especially as the movie was already trying to introduce many new characters while building up to its big twist. Notably,Moana 3could solve Simea’s main problem, but also incorporate the idea of her special powers.
Though her magical voice isn’t explicitly hinted at inMoana 2, Simea’s other qualities already suggest her unique role within the franchise.
AsMoana 3is set to fully explore the Polynesian gods, it also has the perfect opportunity to expand on the area’s rich culture and traditions, which Simea has already started to represent. Though her magical voice isn’t explicitly hinted at inMoana 2, Simea’s other qualities already suggest her unique role within the franchise. If creators develop her hintedcommunicative powers, they’d successfully make Simea essential to the survival of Motunuiand differentiate her from Moana.
What Simea’s Magical Voice Would Mean For Moana 3
Simea’s Storyteller Role Could Allow Her To Preserve History & Communicate With Ancestors
Being thatbaby Moana foreshadows her adult character arc, the same could apply to Simea’s qualities as a toddler. Most notably, she is highly interested in stories, hearing them and telling them. She keeps asking how things work, gets excited when her family tells stories, and even recounts in her own words what Moana told her about her first quest.Simea’s magical voice could make her occupy a valuable and highly-respected role in her community, as “teacher of stories” or “keeper of history,” an essential figure in Polynesian culture.
Moana 3 Should Use The Kakamora’s Untapped Powers From Polynesian Mythology
Now that they allied with the people of Motunui, Moana 3 has an opportunity to use the Kakamora’s supernatural powers from Polynesian Mythology.
Since Motunui’s survival was central to both the first film andMoana 2, creators should emphasize storytelling as a vital means of preserving Polynesian culture. Simea’s magical voice would help thesad reality of Moana’s demigod path, as she’d be able to reach Moana despite the distance. Additionally, she could also pass on her sister’s findings to Motunui, actively preserving history and community.Simea’s chant inMoana 2’s deleted scene perfectly aligns with the Polynesian storyteller’s abilities, and could be setting up her ability to communicate with her ancestors, allowing her to gain essential wisdom and knowledge.
