All articles tagged with #thanksgiving weekend
Originally Published 1 month ago — by ABC News
Zootopia 2 set a record with a $556 million global opening, making it the highest international debut for an animated film and the fourth highest worldwide, dominating the Thanksgiving box office alongside Wicked: For Good.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
The post-Thanksgiving box office hit a record $132 million, surpassing the previous $120 million record set in 2018. Leading the charge were "Moana 2" and "Wicked," grossing $52 million and $34.9 million respectively. "Gladiator II" followed with $12.5 million. Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" re-release also contributed with $4.4 million. Other notable entries included "Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2" and "Y2K," though the latter underperformed with just $2.1 million.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Disney's "Moana 2" has made a significant impact at the box office, earning $54.5 million on Black Friday and surpassing the five-day holiday weekend record previously held by "Frozen II." This success marks a return to form for Disney Animation after recent underperformances. Originally planned as a Disney+ series, "Moana 2" was reworked into a theatrical release, proving popular with audiences despite mixed reviews. The film's success is part of a broader box office resurgence, with "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" also performing well.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
"Moana 2" is set to make history as one of Disney's biggest Thanksgiving weekend releases, with a projected $200 million in ticket sales over the five-day holiday period. The film, featuring voices from Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, has already amassed $85.5 million domestically in just two days. This success follows Disney's strategic decision to release the sequel in theaters rather than as a Disney+ series, capitalizing on the original "Moana's" streaming popularity. The film's release contributes to a strong box office resurgence for Hollywood.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Thanksgiving weekend box office saw strong performances from "Wicked" and "Gladiator II," with "Wicked" opening to $114 million domestically and "Gladiator II" earning $55.5 million. Globally, the films have grossed $164.2 million and $221 million, respectively. "Wicked," based on the Broadway musical, features a high-profile cast and is the first of two planned films. "Gladiator II," directed by Ridley Scott, marks a significant opening for Denzel Washington and continues the story from the original film.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The domestic box office is experiencing a resurgence with the release of Universal's 'Wicked' and Paramount's 'Gladiator II,' both of which are expected to drive record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend sales. 'Wicked' has already earned $19 million from week-long previews, while 'Gladiator II' grossed $6.5 million on Thursday alone. 'Wicked,' featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is anticipated to have one of the top openings for a live-action musical, while 'Gladiator II,' directed by Ridley Scott, is projected to open with around $65 million.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Universal's 'Wicked' and Paramount's 'Gladiator II' are set to dominate the box office with a combined $200 million in ticket sales over the weekend. 'Wicked,' based on the popular Broadway musical, has already earned $19.2 million from previews and is projected to break records for a Broadway adaptation's opening. 'Gladiator II' follows with strong preview earnings and positive reviews. This 'Glicked' phenomenon is reminiscent of the 'Barbenheimer' cultural buzz, promising long-term success through the holiday season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The Sunday after Thanksgiving set a new record as the busiest day ever at U.S. airports, with over 2.9 million passengers screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), surpassing the previous record set in June. Despite the high volume of travelers, flight operations remained relatively smooth, with only a small percentage of flights canceled. Airlines took precautions to avoid the disruptions experienced last year, including Southwest, which purchased additional deicing trucks and updated crew-scheduling technology. The government also increased staffing and opened new air routes to accommodate the holiday travel season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
Disney's latest animated film, "Wish," disappointed at the box office during its Thanksgiving weekend debut, earning $19.5 million domestically, falling short of the expected $45-$55 million. The film was overshadowed by "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and "Napoleon," which performed better. This follows a series of underperforming releases from Disney in 2023, leading to criticism of the company's inclusion of "woke" politics in its films. Disney CEO Bob Iger aims to address the controversy and show respect for the audience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is set to surpass expectations and earn $42 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, potentially taking the No. 1 spot at the box office. Meanwhile, Disney's "Wish," which was expected to top the charts, has seen its estimates drop to $33.5 million. Sony/Apple's biopic "Napoleon" is also in the running, projected to open with $33 million. The mixed reception for "Napoleon" and the strong performance of "The Hunger Games" may indicate a shift in audience preferences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox 10 News
Severe weather alerts are in effect this morning with rain and storms gradually weakening throughout the day. The strongest storms will move east, posing a threat to areas east of I-65. Temperatures will drop significantly with a cold front, reaching around 50 degrees by Wednesday morning and barely reaching 60 degrees on Wednesday. Cooler weather will persist through the Thanksgiving weekend, with highs in the 58-60 degree range and mid-40s in the mornings. Scattered cold showers may occur on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but they are not expected to be heavy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Baltimore Sun
Bob Dylan will be performing two concerts at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on Thanksgiving weekend as part of his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour. Tickets will go on sale soon, and this will mark the launch of the "Live at the Meyerhoff" performance series, where the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will rent out its hall for popular music concerts and other events.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Michigan State Athletics
Michigan State will host Penn State at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in a primetime showcase on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The game will be part of four straight days of football at Ford Field during Thanksgiving weekend, which includes the Detroit Lions and Michigan High School Athletic Association. The decision to move the game from Spartan Stadium to Ford Field was made in collaboration with the Big Ten Conference and the conference's broadcast partners.