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Thanksgiving Box Office

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entertainment1 year ago

Auliʻi Cravalho Shines Amid Mixed 'Moana 2' Reception and Box Office Triumph

Disney's 'Moana 2' led a record-breaking Thanksgiving box office, earning $221 million domestically over five days, surpassing expectations and previous records set by 'Frozen II.' Alongside 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II,' the holiday weekend amassed $420 million, marking the highest Thanksgiving box office in history. This surge has helped narrow the 2024 box office gap, which was impacted by Hollywood strikes, from an 11% to a 6.4% deficit compared to the previous year.

entertainment1 year ago

'Moana 2' Set to Make Waves at Thanksgiving Box Office

Disney's "Moana 2" is expected to lead a strong Thanksgiving box office, potentially making it the best since the pandemic, with projections of $120-$150 million in the U.S. and Canada. It will be joined by "Wicked" and "Gladiator II," contributing to an anticipated $200 million-plus in ticket sales over the five-day holiday period. This could mark one of the highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekends in history, highlighting a significant recovery for the film industry post-pandemic.

movies1 year ago

'Moana 2' Set for Blockbuster Thanksgiving Box Office Debut

Walt Disney Animation's 'Moana 2' is projected to have a record-breaking opening of $125 million to $135 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, potentially surpassing 'Frozen' and 'Frozen II' as the top Thanksgiving earners. The film, featuring returning voice stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, is set to open on November 27 and has already set records for trailer views and advance ticket sales.

entertainment2 years ago

Thanksgiving Box Office: 'Hunger Games' Prequel and 'Napoleon' Dominate as 'Wish' Falters

The Hunger Games prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," is projected to top the Thanksgiving box office with a gross of over $40 million in North America, while Ridley Scott's historical epic, "Napoleon," starring Joaquin Phoenix, is in a close race for second place with Disney Animation's "Wish." Despite earning a B- CinemaScore, "Napoleon" is performing well, exceeding expectations for an adult drama. "Wish" was expected to top the chart but is now projected to have a gross in the $32-33 million range. Universal's "Trolls Band Together" and TriStar's "Thanksgiving" round out the top five.

entertainment2 years ago

Thanksgiving Box Office: 'Hunger Games' and 'Napoleon' Dominate, Disney's 'Wish' Falls Short

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" continues to dominate the Thanksgiving box office, outpacing new releases like Disney's "Wish" and Apple and Sony's "Napoleon." Despite lukewarm reviews, the "Hunger Games" prequel is projected to have a 40% drop over the three-day weekend, while "Wish" falls behind expectations. Sony's "Napoleon" is performing slightly better than projected, but its $200 million production budget may hinder its success. Universal's "Trolls Band Together" and the slasher film "Thanksgiving" round out the top five.

entertainment2 years ago

"Wish" Hopes to Grant Disney Animation's Thanksgiving Wish with $75M Global Opening

Disney's animated film "Wish" is expected to lead the Thanksgiving box office with a domestic opening of $45M-$50M and a global opening weekend of $75M. The film follows a young girl who makes a wish on a star and gets more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" is projected to earn around $30M in its second weekend, and Apple Studios' "Napoleon" is set to debut with a global total of $46M.