At the Liberty: "MOANA 2"

WAITSBURG — “Moana 2” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

The Rotten Tomatoes critics’ consensus says “Riding high on a wave of stunning animation even when its story runs adrift, “Moana 2” isn’t as inspired as the original but still delights as a colorful adventure.” Critics on that website rate this movie 62% favorable, and the audience gives it a positive 87%. This movie is rated PG for action/peril. Its runtime is 100 minutes.

Following two weekends of “Moana 2,” the theater will show “Wicked” on January 3 through 7.

Ring in the 2025 at Liberty Theater’s “East Coast New Year’s Eve” on December 31. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation of the 2007 movie “The Bucket List” starring, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. After the movie, the celebration continues with a glass of champagne or cider and hors d’oerurves for a toast at 9 p.m., east coast midnight.

Tickets for the New Year’s celebration are $25 per person and include the movie, a glass of champagne or cider, and Liberty Theater hors d’oeuvres.

Admission for the movie only is $6. Tickets are available for the event at libertytheater.org or at the theater’s box office on Tuesdays and Fridays between 2-5 p.m.