Moana 2: Everything You Need To Know About Moana 3 Main Villain Nalo

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Moana 2

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DisneyHis latest antagonist lurks in the storms and shadows, orchestrating mayhem from afar. meets Come onthe formidable storm god whose presence in the Moana 2 institute a even greater conflict to come. While the trailers positioned Matangi as the sequel’s main threat, the real puppet master is Nalo, a vengeful deity whose ancient curse drives the plot. Voiced by New Zealand comedian Tofiga Fepulea’i, this mysterious force turns out to be far more dangerous than first revealed.

The character is a significant departure for voice actor Fepulea’i, best known as part of the comedy duo Laughing Samoans. Despite his background in humor, he delivers an intimidating performance that establishes Nalo as a credible threat to both Moana and Maui’s growing alliance.

“Nalo realizes that there is nothing more dangerous than the power of men. When they are together, they can do anything. The world becomes theirs,” said Jennifer Lee, chief creative officer of Disney Animation ComicBook.

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Drawing inspiration from Tāwhirimātea, the Polynesian god of weather and storms, Nalo manifests as a terrifying storm-like presence marked by an ominous crimson aura. His powers extend beyond simply controlling the weather – he commands fearsome sea monsters and can even strip demigods of their powers, as demonstrated when his lightning temporarily robs Maui of his power and iconic tattoos. The storm god’s backstory reveals his ancient vendetta against humanity. In the distant past, Nalo sank the island of Motufetū, a central hub that connected various oceanic communities, effectively isolating the various peoples from each other. This act provides a supernatural explanation for the true historical “long hiatus” in Polynesian exploration.

“We talked about how Te Kā was scary, wait until you see this god of storms,” ​​director David G. Derrick Jr. said. for ComicBook. Despite minimal screen time, his influence permeates the entire film through massive storms and purple-tinged sea creatures guarding Motufetū.

The climax of the film shows Nalo’s ruthlessness when he tries to kill Moana after she breaks his curse by touching the surface of Motufetū. Although this act leads to Moana evolution into a demigod herself, demonstrates Nalo’s willingness to eliminate any threat to his power.

Perhaps most intriguingly, Nalo emerges undefeated from the film’s main conflict. A post-credits scene reveals him plotting revenge from a purple throne, alongside a reluctant Matangi and a surprising ally – Tamatoa, the giant crab antagonist from the first film. This alliance suggests an even greater threat in potential future installments. His role as a puppet master, commanding others such as Matangi to do his bidding, has drawn comparisons to Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like the Mad Titan, Nalo operates from the shadows, orchestrating events as he builds towards a larger showdown.

With the curse broken and Motufetū restored, once again connecting the various peoples of the island, Nalo’s revenge plot promises to raise the stakes for any future installments. As Moana gains her new demigod powers and Maui recovers from her encounter with Nalo’s lightning, the stage is set for an epic showdown between the forces of unity and isolation in the Pacific.

Moana 2 now playing in theaters.