Woodall seeks 2.5% of Moana 2’s gross revenue, or roughly $10 billion, and a court order to prevent further infringement. Since its release in November 2024, Moana 2 has grossed $989 million worldwide.

Animator Buck Woodall claims former Mandeville Films development director Jenny Marchick passed his "substantially similar" screenplay to Disney years before "Moana" premiered.

Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, accusing the company of copying his animated project Bucky for its Moana franchise. Woodall claims he shared his work with a former Mandeville Films director,

Animator Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, alleging the studio copied his screenplay for Bucky to create the hit animated films Moana and its sequel

An animator has filed a lawsuit against Disney regarding Moana 2. Check out the article below to discover the reasons behind this legal action taken by the plaintiff.

There’s troubled waters ahead for Moana 2. More so than sea monsters and killer coconuts: a lawsuit right in the midst of award season. On Friday, animator Buck Woodall sought legal action against Disney, accusing the company of copying components of an animated film he wrote, “Bucky” and using them to create the Moana movies.

Buck Woodall claims awards contender stole ideas from a screenplay he wrote, while Disney says the works aren't similar.

Animator Buck Woodall sues Disney, alleging they copied elements from his screenplay for Moana and its sequel. Woodall's lawsuit highlights similariti

Animator Buck Woodall claims Disney copied his 'Bucky' screenplay for 'Moana' and its sequel, seeking $10 billion in damages.

Moana and its sequel are two of the most successful movies in the history of Walt Disney Studios, and now, the company has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that the idea for both