Fatshimetrie’s animated feature “Moana 2” continues its impressive box office run, maintaining the top position for the second consecutive weekend since its release. The film has shattered records, amassing a stunning $300 million in domestic gross and a phenomenal global total of $600 million.
This exceptional performance marks a new milestone for “Moana 2,” setting a record for the highest weekend gross following Thanksgiving weekend, beating out the previous record-holder, “Frozen II.” The success of the film, originally conceived as a Disney+ series, has propelled it into the top five highest-grossing releases of the year. Disney now boasts three films in the top five, with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” joining the ranks.
The studio’s string of hits doesn’t end there, with the highly anticipated release of Barry Jenkins’ “Mufasa” scheduled for December 20th. The industry is buzzing with excitement over what promises to be another blockbuster from Disney.
In second place at the box office, the musical adaptation “Wicked” continues to enchant audiences, adding $34.9 million to its domestic total, which now stands at an impressive $320.5 million. Globally, the film has grossed $455.6 million in just three weeks, affirming its status as a box office powerhouse.
Meanwhile, “Gladiator II” secured the third spot with a respectable $12.5 million, followed by “Red One” in fourth place with $7 million. The box office landscape is brimming with a diverse array of offerings, catering to a wide range of audiences and tastes.
As the year draws to a close, the film industry is on track to deliver a strong finish, with audiences eagerly anticipating the slew of upcoming releases. The success of films like “Moana 2” and “Wicked” underscores the enduring power of storytelling and the magic of cinema to captivate and inspire audiences around the world.