Following the release of Moana 2 at the end of last year, Buck Woodall filed a lawsuit against the studio on Friday, claiming that elements of both the original animated movie and

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.

Following the success of “Moana 2”, the film is back in the headlines as animator Buck Woodall sues Disney. Woodall alleges

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

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

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.

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

An animator is attempting to sue Disney for copying components of an animated film he wrote called 'Bucky', and using it for the Moana movies. Buck Woodall is taking legal action against Disney, looking for $10 billion,

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.

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