Disney Faces a Lawsuit for Billions of Dollars Over Moana

Disney faces another big lawsuit. This one could cost them billions of dollars if the plaintiff has their way.

Legal Drama

Disney is no stranger to legal drama. Any time a company makes billions of dollars, there is a risk that parties will come after it.

Of course, sometimes the claims are entirely warranted. In the last year, there was a lawsuit surrounding food allergens that led to a tragic fatality.

We also saw an end to the legal battle between Disney and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. You can read how it ended here.

Moana Lawsuit

Now, there is a multi-billion dollar lawsuit over Moana. Filmmaker Buck G. Woodall filed the suit earlier this month, following the release of Moana 2.

The plaintiff claims that the Moana franchise is a result of copyright infringement. Furthermore, he claims that he is entitled to 10 billion dollars in damages and 2.5% of gross revenue earned by Disney from the “Moana 2”

Woodall claims that The Walt Disney Company stole the idea for Moana from a film he had in development.  According to Woodall, Moana has striking similarities to his “Bucky the Wave Warrior” or “Bucky” script.

The Alleged Similarities

Woodall describes “Bucky” as an animated feature about Polynesian Culture. His script also features a Polynesian teenager who is setting off on a journey across the ocean to aid an endangered island. The story also involves a necklace and a tattoo-covered demigod who wields a giant hook. Woodall alleges that his ideas were transferred to Disney.

The lawsuit claims Disney has committed copyright infringement.

This is the second time Woodall has filed a complaint against Disney. The first was in regard to the original Moana movie, and it was dismissed in November. The judge said it was filed too late. We shall see if anything comes of this second filing.

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