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entertainment1 year ago

Moana 2 Shatters Thanksgiving Box Office Records with $221M Debut

Moana 2 led a record-breaking Thanksgiving box office in North America, grossing $221 million domestically and $386 million worldwide, marking the second-best global launch of the year. Alongside Wicked and Gladiator II, the films drove the overall box office to a record $420 million for the weekend. This success signals a resurgence for the film industry, which has faced challenges from the pandemic and streaming. Disney's strategic shift to release Moana 2 theatrically, rather than as a streaming series, contributed to this triumph.

entertainment1 year ago

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.

entertainment1 year ago

Moana 2 Set for Record-Breaking Debut as Auli'i Cravalho Reflects on Success

Moana 2 is set to break records as the highest 5-day opener at the domestic box office, projected to earn $215-$220 million over the Thanksgiving weekend. The film has already grossed $140 million domestically and $52.7 million internationally, totaling $192.7 million globally. This success positions Disney with the top three opening weekends of the year in North America. Meanwhile, Universal's Wicked and Paramount's Gladiator II are also performing well, with significant earnings in their respective opening periods.

entertainment1 year ago

Moana 2: Sailing into Thanksgiving with Mixed Reviews and Box Office Hopes

Disney's 'Moana 2' is set to dominate the Thanksgiving weekend box office with projected earnings between $170M and $200M over five days, despite the absence of original songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film benefits from a strong fan base and the holiday timing, appealing to younger audiences. Meanwhile, 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' continue to perform well, with 'Wicked' expected to surpass $200M domestically despite a lower turnout from younger viewers, and 'Gladiator II' capitalizing on its male-oriented appeal.