Moana 2 Breaks Thanksgiving Box Office Records With $221 Million Debut

Disney's animated sequel leads a historic Thanksgiving weekend, boosting the domestic box office to its best five-day total in over a decade.

Moana 2 grossed $221 million domestically in its first five days, the highest Thanksgiving debut ever for an animated film.
The film's success contributed to a record-breaking $420 million five-day domestic box office total, the highest since 2012 when adjusted for inflation.
Despite mixed critical reviews, Moana 2 is expected to surpass $500 million domestically, outperforming its 2016 predecessor by a wide margin.
Strong competition from Wicked and Gladiator II did not hinder Moana 2, with both films also performing well during the holiday weekend.
The film's success highlights a resurgence in theatrical attendance, with 2024's domestic box office projected to exceed $8.5 billion.