Akansha Rukhaiyar
If you need a reminder that it's okay to be different from the rest, and even if you are singled out for it, your uniqueness should not be your weakness, watch Flik's journey in A Bug's Life along with Moana.
Just like Moana, Ratatouille teaches us the importance of following our dreams, while also sprinkling a bunch of surprisingly effective cooking within the plot.
Both Raya and Moana encourage us not to say no to adventures just because it may seem daunting. Epic journeys are called epic for a reason, aren't they?
Moana and Nemo end up trying to find their place in the world away from their parents, and both films give plenty of insight into how child-parent dynamics work.
Hiding our true selves may seem easy, but it's never the solution. Characters like Violet in The Incredibles and Moana delicately demonstrate this.
Being a girl in the real or animated world is a challenge, but Moana and Judy choose to fight through it with a smile, and the occasional breakdown, of course.
And, of course, as you prep for Moana 2, refresh your memories with Moana's adventures as she sets sail to protect her island before she travels the vast seas of Oceania.