Moana 2 Breaks Thanksgiving Box Office Record With Stellar Opening

Story by Tamal Kundu

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Moana 2 surges past expectations with a record-shattering Thanksgiving debut, proving the Disney franchise's enduring appeal.

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Moana 2 rakes in $221 million at the domestic box office over the 5-day Thanksgiving weekend, the biggest-ever opening for a Disney animated film and Thanksgiving release.
The sequel outperforms big-budget releases like Wicked ($80 million) and Gladiator II ($30.7 million), underscoring Moana's status as a true Hollywood powerhouse.

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Auli'i, Dwayne, Disney, Disney Animation, Moana 2, Moana, Wicked, Gladiator II