Disney Sued for $10 Billion by Writer Over ‘Moana’ Copyright Claims

A filmmaker claims Disney’s ‘Moana’ films copied his script, seeking $10 billion in damages and a share of profits from the sequel.

Disney Sued for $10 Billion by Writer Over ‘Moana’ Copyright Claims
Disney Sued for $10 Billion by Writer Over ‘Moana’ Copyright Claims

California: So, there’s this filmmaker named Buck Woodall who’s suing Disney for a whopping $10 billion. He says their movies “Moana” and “Moana 2” ripped off his script called “Bucky the Wave Warrior.” Sounds wild, right?

Woodall claims the similarities are “breathtaking.” He points out that both stories feature a teen on a dangerous journey across Polynesian waters to save an endangered island. Plus, there are ancient spirits, a special necklace, and a demigod with a giant hook. Pretty similar, if you ask me!

He filed the lawsuit in federal court, and it’s not just Disney he’s after. He’s also going after Mandeville Films and a former exec who now works at DreamWorks. Talk about going big!

Now, this lawsuit comes at a tricky time for Disney. They’re hoping “Moana 2” gets an Oscar nod for Best Animated Feature. But with this lawsuit hanging over them, things could get messy.

Woodall claims he shared his ideas with the exec back in 2003, and he even provided a trailer and storyboards. He says he submitted his final script in 2011, but the exec told him she wasn’t sure if his materials ever made it to Disney. Sounds fishy, right?

He’s also mentioned that his work was registered with the Writers Guild of America, so he’s got some legal backing. This isn’t his first rodeo with Disney; he previously tried to sue over the first “Moana” movie, but that case got tossed out because he filed too late.

Now, with “Moana 2” just released, he’s feeling hopeful for a legal showdown. He’s asking for a jury trial, and the drama is just heating up. The Post has reached out to Disney for their side of the story.

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