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"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,

Disney’s “Moana 2” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £12 million ($15.2 million) debut, according to numbers from Comscore, marking a strong start for the animated sequel. The film led a robust weekend that saw Universal’s “Wicked” holding strong in its second frame with £8.

After six days of release worldwide, Disney’s record-breaking Moana 2 stands at $404.5M, passing this year’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ($397.4M) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die ($404.5M), already the No.

Moana 2 broke records with its massive opening weekend, but it also helped the Moana franchise push past a significant box office milestone.

Moana 2” smashed records as Disney’s top Thanksgiving animation debut, as well as the biggest animated debut of all time. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing opposition parties of sympathizing with North Korea and controlling parliament.

So far, Disney holds the first two spots at the box office, an achievement that might extend to the first three spots if Moana 2 continues its impressive adventure at the worldwid

Disney sequel Moana 2 made an extraordinary start in global box offices, breaking every record and expectation. Moana 2, the animated feature, debuted on November 29, 2024, but already it has left a memorable mark in cinematic history.