What was Maui missing his signature tattoos at the end of Disney’s Moana 2?

Maui loses one of his signature trademarks duringMoana2’s surprising third act.

But before the credits rolled, the Wayfinder and Dwayne Johnson’s demigod are drastically changed in similar ways.

Maui Moana 2 with tattoos

In 2016,Moana explainedthat Maui gained his tattoos by performing incredible tasks.

Every tattoo serves as a reminder of his past achievements while also signifying that he’s a demigod.

How Does Maui Get His Tattoos Back?

Maui and his tattoos in Moana 2

Fortunately, Maui isn’t without his tattoos for long inMoana 2.

After Nalo (justwho is this overarchingMoanabaddie?)

But just as she succeeds, she too is hit by one of Nalo’s lightning bolts and dies.

Dwayne Johnson’s Maui without his tattoos in Moana 2

Find outhowMoana 2’s ending sets upMoana 3, according to the sequel’s directors.

Moana 2is streaming now on Disney+.

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