Moana, Thanksgiving and Wicked

Thanksgiving Box Office Record: ‘Moana 2’ Scores Dazzling $225 Million Debut, ‘Wicked’ Adds Huge $118 Million
Disney’s “Moana 2” cemented a new Thanksgiving box office record with $225 million over the five-day holiday frame, obliterating the previous high-water marks set by 2019’s “Frozen II” ($125 million) and 2013’s “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” ($109 million).
‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ score box office trifecta on Thanksgiving weekend
Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office.
‘Moana 2′ leads historic Thanksgiving box office weekend
Part 1″ and “Gladiator II” fueled the “highest-grossing Thanksgiving ever at the box office,” according to NBC News. The three movies brought in a combined $420 million to the box office during Thanksgiving weekend — surpassing the previous record of $315.
Box Office: How ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Fueled Biggest Thanksgiving on Record
A trio of blockbusters — “ Moana 2 ,” “ Wicked ” and “ Gladiator II ” — are fueling a record-breaking Thanksgiving bounty.
Box Office Results: Moana 2 Beats Out Wicked & Gladiator II Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Moana 2 has beaten both Wicked and Gladiator II at the box office over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. Per Deadline, Moana 2 made $135.5 million during its opening weekend; although, the movie technically opened on Wednesday and therefore made $221 million during its five-day opening Thanksgiving weekend.
From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Moana 2,’ Musicals Are Taking Over the Box Office
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how Wicked's performance compares to other recent Broadway film adaptations.
'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' lift box office to Thanksgiving weekend record
"Moana 2," a sequel to the 2016 animated film that reunites the wayfinding title character with demigod Maui, sailed to a Thanksgiving weekend record of $221 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales,
‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ Created the Best Thanksgiving Box Office in 12 Years
Gladiator II’ added to the $420 million haul, with close to record attendance for Thanksgiving. ‘Queer’ is tops among new platform openers.
Moana 2 Serves Up Box Office Feast, Combining With Wicked And Gladiator II For Best Thanksgiving Ever
A Real Pain $665,000 $6,121,193 11 505 When looking at how the sequel performed in comparison to the first movie, Moana was also released over Thanksgiving back in 2016, where it earned $82 million domestically for the five-day weekend.
‘Moana 2’ Grosses $389 Million — Highest Global Box Office Debut For An Animated Movie
Box office actuals are in, and Disney's blockbuster sequel "Moana 2" has once again beaten estimates to become the biggest ...
Wowee, Maui! ‘Moana 2’ Sails Higher With $389M Worldwide Opening; Biggest Ever For An Animated Movie – International Box Office Update
Disney’s Moana 2 grossed $389M in its global box office bow, setting a new record for the highest ever reported global ...