Moana 2 Breaks Box Office Records
Disney’s Moana 2 is riding high on a wave of success, officially outpacing the 2016 original Moana at the box office. The sequel, which brings back Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auli’i Cravalho as Moana herself, has set sail on a record-breaking course, projected to rake in $55 million to $60 million in its second weekend, a feat rarely seen in the post-Thanksgiving “calm seas” at the box office.
What Other Records Has ‘Moana 2’ Broken?
The success is going beyond the horizon at this point, as the movie had already claimed the title for the biggest opening ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, surpassing Frozen 2’s $130.3 million debut. The film also broke Disney’s preview records with a massive $13.8 million, marking the studio’s best Tuesday preview and the second-highest ever for an animated movie, just behind Incredibles 2 ($18.5 million). Johnson also nabbed a personal milestone with Moana 2 and his holiday release with Amazon MGM, Red One, as he became the first Hollywood star to have two No. 1 openings in the same calendar month, with Moana 2 delivering his second-best 3-day opening weekend ever, trailing only Furious 7 ($147.1 million).
Global Box Office Records
|
Record |
Amount |
Rank |
Films Surpassed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biggest 2024 Global Debut |
$386.3M |
2nd |
Behind Deadpool & Wolverine ($444.7M) |
|
Highest Animated Global Opening |
$386.3M |
3rd |
Behind Super Mario Bros. ($377.2M) and Frozen 2 ($358.2M) |
|
Biggest Global Musical Opening |
$386.3M |
3rd |
Behind Beauty and the Beast ($357M) and Barbie($356.3M) |
International Box Office Records
|
Record |
Amount |
Rank |
Markets/Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biggest 2024 International Debut |
$163.8M |
2nd |
Behind Deadpool & Wolverine($233.1M) |
|
Highest Animated International Opening |
$163.8M |
2nd |
Behind Inside Out 2 |
|
No. 1 Opening Markets |
Almost all |
1st in most markets |
Except China (close 2nd) |
|
Highest Animated Weekend of All Time |
Not Specified |
Record Set |
France, Poland, UAE, and others |
|
Best Disney Animation Opener |
Not Specified |
Record Set |
Latin America, Australia, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey |
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Moana 2
Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
Release Date November 27, 2024
Director David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
Cast Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda
Runtime 100 Minutes
Writers Dana Ledoux Miller, Jared Bush, Jason Hand, Ron Clements, John Musker
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Conclusion:
Moana 2 has broken numerous box office records, solidifying its position as a global phenomenon. With its impressive opening weekend and projected earnings, it is clear that this film has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
FAQs:
Q: What are the box office records broken by Moana 2?
A: Moana 2 has broken several box office records, including the biggest opening ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, the highest animated global opening, and the biggest global musical opening.
Q: How much did Moana 2 earn in its opening weekend?
A: Moana 2 earned $139.7 million in its opening weekend.
Q: How much did Moana 2 earn on its second weekend?
A: Moana 2 is projected to earn $55 million to $60 million in its second weekend.
Q: What is the release date of Moana 2?
A: Moana 2 was released on November 27, 2024.