Disney's much-anticipated sequel, 'Moana 2', has made waves at the box office, raking in over $221 million in its first five days in the United States. This marks the largest Thanksgiving debut and weekend in history, alongside record-breaking figures for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
The film reunites beloved characters Moana, voiced by Auli'i Cravalho, and Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, embarking on a thrilling new adventure three years later. Globally, the film has amassed $386 million, making it the second biggest global debut of 2024.
Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman expressed gratitude for the overwhelming success, attributing it to the hard work of the creative team and the star-studded cast. He stated, "'Moana 2' has far surpassed our high expectations this weekend and is a testament to the phenomenon that 'Moana' has become."
With strong international openings and a release in all major markets except Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, 'Moana 2' is poised to become one of the year's biggest films. The film was initially planned as a Disney+ series, but its cinematic success has paved the way for a more lucrative box office run before its eventual streaming debut.