The animation team at Disney used cutting-edge technology to create the stunning visuals, including the beautifully rendered Pacific Islands, the vibrant characters, and the magical creatures that inhabit the film. The movie's soundtrack, featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina, was also widely praised for its catchy and memorable tunes.

Using technology to view this film is particularly effective because the codec excels at handling the complex textures found in the movie—from the individual grains of sand on Motunui to the bioluminescent glow of Tamatoa’s lair. A Story of Identity and Voyaging