‘Moana 2’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Milestones After Record-Breaking Theatrical Run

The sequel achieved 27.3 million views in its first five days on Disney+, marking the third-highest launch for a theatrical film on the platform.

‘Moana 2’ garnered 27.3 million views on Disney+ within five days, making it the most successful animated film debut on the platform since ‘Encanto’ in 2021.
The film grossed over $1 billion globally, ranking as the third-highest-grossing Walt Disney Animation Studios film, after the two ‘Frozen’ movies.
It set a new Thanksgiving weekend box office record, earning $225.4 million in the U.S. over the five-day holiday period.
Originally planned as a Disney+ series, the project was reimagined as a theatrical sequel due to the enduring popularity of the first ‘Moana’ film on streaming.
Disney plans to expand the franchise further with a live-action remake of the original film, scheduled for release in July 2026.