Chee Hoo Mania At The Box Office: ‘Moana 2’ $221M 5-Day Opening Is Best 5-Day & Thanksgiving Ever; ‘Wicked’ Wows $117M+ & ‘Gladiator II’ $44M – Sunday Update

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Disney's 'Moana 2' shatters Thanksgiving box office records, while 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' delight crowds in a blockbuster holiday weekend.

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Moana 2's $221M 5-day opening is the best Thanksgiving debut ever, surpassing the original's $248.7M total domestic gross in just a few days.
Wicked, the highly anticipated musical adaptation, wows with a $117M+ opening, proving the enduring appeal of this beloved Broadway show.

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Disney, Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II