Maui is a character larger than life in Moana, which makes sense, considering his background. The demigod of the wind and sea was introduced in the original 2016 movie, but it has become clear that this is far from the last that audiences will see of him. Maui returned for the 2024 sequel Moana 2, and there’s no telling how far this franchise and character will go thereafter. Audiences are likely to learn about Maui’s background as more Moana movies continue to expand his story, including the live-action Moana remake. Still, a great deal has already been established between the existing story and the mythology on which this character is based.