On Thanksgiving Day Disney’s Moana 2 has sailed to a historic Thanksgiving box office milestone, grossing an unprecedented $28 million. This overtakes Frozen II’s previous record of $14.9 million in 2019. This achievement cements Moana 2 as the holiday’s standout success and sets the stage for an exceptional five-day weekend.
Initial projections for the Moana sequel forecast a five-day gross of $175 million, but industry analysts now anticipate it surpassing $200 million. While critics note the film’s reviews fall short of its predecessor, audiences have shown overwhelming enthusiasm, eager to rejoin Moana on her oceanic adventures. Disney’s pivot from streaming to theatrical release has clearly paid off, with Moana 2 capturing family audiences and breaking records along the way.
Meanwhile, Ridley Scott’s latest film Gladiator II continued its solid performance with $6.7 million on Thanksgiving, slightly outpacing the previous day’s earnings. With steady momentum and strong overseas numbers, the historical epic is projected to close the weekend with $112 million domestically, marking a robust return for the franchise.
The strong Thanksgiving weekend box office proves that theatrical releases remain a dominant force in entertainment, drawing diverse audiences and revitalizing cinema-going culture. With Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II all performing impressively, Hollywood has much to celebrate as the year nears its close.
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