Box office actuals are in, and Disney's blockbuster sequel "Moana 2" has once again beaten estimates to become the biggest opening weekend in animated cinema history.

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.

Moana 2” sailed to the top of the box office over the long Thanksgiving weekend, giving Disney yet another record-shattering opening for an animated film.

Yesterday, Moana 2 led at the domestic box office with $5.7M, -83% from Sunday, taking its domestic to $231.2M. By the way, Universal’s Wicked wasn’t far behind with $5.5M, -72% from Sunday, for a running total of $268.8M.

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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.

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.