'Moana 2' Breaks Box Office Records Amidst Thanksgiving Surge
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The U.S. box office hit a record $422 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, surpassing the previous 2018 record of $315.6 million. This surge was driven by the releases of 'Moana 2', 'Wicked', and 'Gladiator II', with 'Moana 2' setting a new five-day opening record. AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron described the weekend as a "national phenomenon," highlighting the success of counterprogramming with high-quality tentpole films. The strong performance signals a post-COVID rebound in moviegoing.
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- ‘Moana 2’ Shatters Box Office Records In $300 Million Debut Forbes
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