Disney’s “Moana 2” Dominates Box Office
Disney continues its reign over the box office with “Moana 2”, which raked in $52 million in its second weekend in North American cinemas, marking a 63% decrease from its record-breaking Thanksgiving debut. With a global total of $600 million, the sequel surpasses expectations and is on track to match the original’s $643 million total.
Meanwhile, A24’s horror-comedy “Y2K” disappointed with a mere $2.1 million opening, making it one of the worst debuts of the year for a release in over 2,000 theaters.
Other notable titles include “Wicked”, which grossed $34.85 million in its third weekend, reaching $455 million worldwide, and “Gladiator 2”, with $12.4 million this week and a total of $368 million globally. Additionally, the re-release of “Interstellar” in Imax format surprised with $4.4 million from just 165 screens, reaffirming Christopher Nolan’s enduring appeal at the box office.
Thanks to these successes, the post-Thanksgiving weekend set a record with a total of $132 million, surpassing 2018’s $120 million. Analysts believe this performance helps narrow the annual box office deficit, bringing the industry closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much did “Moana 2” gross in its second weekend?
“Moana 2” earned $52 million in its second weekend at North American theaters.
2. What was the global total for the sequel?
The global total for “Moana 2” reached $600 million, exceeding expectations.
3. Which film had one of the worst debuts of the year?
A24’s “Y2K” had one of the worst debuts of the year, grossing only $2.1 million in its opening weekend.
4. How much did “Wicked” gross in its third weekend?
“Wicked” grossed $34.85 million in its third weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $455 million.
5. What was the total global earnings for “Gladiator 2”?
“Gladiator 2” accumulated $368 million worldwide, with $12.4 million earned in the latest weekend.
6. How did the re-release of “Interstellar” perform?
The re-release of “Interstellar” in Imax format surprised with $4.4 million from just 165 screens, showcasing Christopher Nolan’s enduring box office appeal.
7. What was the total box office earnings for the post-Thanksgiving weekend?
The post-Thanksgiving weekend set a record with total earnings of $132 million, surpassing 2018’s $120 million.
8. How did analysts interpret the box office performance post-Thanksgiving?
Analysts believe that the box office performance post-Thanksgiving helps narrow the annual box office deficit, bringing the industry closer to pre-pandemic levels.
9. How did “Moana 2” compare to the original film in terms of earnings?
“Moana 2” is on track to match the original film’s total earnings of $643 million, with a current total of $600 million.
10. Which film reasserted the enduring appeal of its director in the box office?
The re-release of “Interstellar” in Imax format reasserted Christopher Nolan’s enduring appeal in the box office, grossing $4.4 million from a limited number of screens.
Conclusion
Disney’s “Moana 2” continues to dominate the box office, surpassing expectations with a global total of $600 million. While other films like “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2” also performed well, the industry is seeing a positive trend post-Thanksgiving, narrowing the annual box office deficit and approaching pre-pandemic levels.