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‘Moana 2’ Gets December Box Office Started Strong With $52 Million 2nd Weekend

The Wrap
Story by Jeremy Fuster
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Disney's 'Moana 2' hooks $52M in second weekend, driving a box office surge to kick off the slow December movie season.
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  • The 'Moana 2' sequel is outpacing the first film, already earning a post-Thanksgiving record $52 million in its second weekend - a promising sign for Disney's franchise potential.
  • With the $426 million 5-day Thanksgiving weekend box office setting a new record, the industry is hoping this momentum will carry through the traditionally slow start of December, a critical time for holiday blockbusters.
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