Moana 2 Breaks Records Despite Mixed Reviews and Sets Up Sequel

"Moana 2" has set a new record for Disney Animation with $13.8 million in Tuesday preview screenings, marking the largest pre-Thanksgiving preview haul and the second-highest for an animated film. The sequel, which was initially developed as a Disney+ series, is expected to earn between $135 million and $145 million over its first five days, potentially surpassing the Thanksgiving record set by "Frozen II." Despite mixed reviews, the film is anticipated to perform well at the box office, with Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their roles.