AMC Entertainment saw a record 8.8 million global attendance from 'Moana 2' & 'Glicked' Over Thanksgiving Holiday

AMC Entertainment Inc. ($AMC) shares were up nearly 2% on Monday after the movie theater chain said it set new records for the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, lifting retail sentiment. AMC said on Monday it saw nearly 8.

Initially envisioned as a series for the Disney+ streaming service, "Moana 2" racked up a record $221 million from domestic ticket sales over the Thanksgiving period from Wednesday through Sunday. That surpassed "Frozen 2's" holiday haul of $125 million in 2019.

AMC said a record 8.8 million people took in the two blockbuster movies and other releases such as the action title “Gladiator II” and “Red One.”