Disney's 'Moana 2' Joins $1 Billion Box Office Club

'Moana 2' becomes Disney's third 2024 release to surpass $1 billion globally, highlighting the success of theatrical over streaming releases.

'Moana 2,' originally planned as a Disney+ series, was retooled into a theatrical release and has grossed $1.01 billion worldwide.
The film is Disney's third billion-dollar release of 2024, alongside 'Inside Out 2' ($1.69 billion) and 'Deadpool & Wolverine' ($1.33 billion).
Despite mixed critical reviews, 'Moana 2' performed strongly at the box office, setting a Thanksgiving weekend record with $225 million over five days.
Disney was the only studio in 2024 to produce films crossing the $1 billion mark, reinforcing its dominance in the global box office landscape.
The success of 'Moana 2' underscores a shift away from straight-to-streaming strategies, with theatrical releases proving more lucrative for major franchises.