Moana 2 Leads Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Box Office with $221M Debut

Disney's 'Moana 2' led the domestic box office to a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend, earning $221 million over five days, the highest ever for the holiday period. Alongside 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II', the top three films grossed $382.5 million, surpassing the previous 2018 record. 'Moana 2' also set several records, including the biggest 5-day opening for an animated film, despite mixed critical reviews. The film's global opening reached $386.3 million, with strong performances in international markets.