Los Angeles, California – This Thanksgiving weekend, Disney’s Moana 2 is making waves at the box office, projected to bring in over $170 million in its first 5 days of release. The film, starring Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, is expected to surpass previous records set by Disney’s Frozen franchise.
Under the leadership of Alan Bergman, Disney continues to dominate the domestic box office with several blockbusters grossing over $100 million each. Moana 2 is on track to become another success story for the studio, potentially outperforming even the highest-grossing movies of the year.
Rival studios are also feeling the impact of Disney’s success, with expectations that Moana 2 could reach the $200 million mark by the end of the weekend. This would set a new record for the highest 5-day opening, surpassing previous titles like Super Mario Bros Movie.
In addition to Moana 2, another box office hit this weekend is the musical adaptation “Wicked,” which is projected to reach $236.9 million by Sunday. The film is receiving praise for its success as a movie based on a Broadway musical, surpassing previous records set by classics like Grease.
Paramount Pictures is also seeing success with Gladiator 2, while audiences are enjoying The Rock’s performances in multiple films this weekend. With strong showings from various studios, this Thanksgiving weekend is shaping up to be a record-breaking one for the box office.
As moviegoers flock to theaters during this holiday period, the film industry is experiencing a surge in ticket sales, pointing towards a potentially historic weekend for cinema. The impact of these blockbuster releases is likely to have a lasting effect on the box office for weeks to come.