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Moana 2 Should Be The Death Of The Direct-To-Streaming Blockbuster Movie

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Disney's box office smash 'Moana 2' signals the death knell for streaming-first blockbusters as audiences crave the big-screen experience.
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  • Moana 2 raked in a record-breaking $1.2 billion at the global box office, proving audiences will turn out in droves for theatrical tentpole releases.
  • Industry insiders say Moana 2's success will spell the end of high-budget movies debuting directly on streaming, as studios race to lure viewers back to cinemas.
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