Disney's animated sequel to 2016's original debuted in theaters across North America on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and earned a five-day domestic debut of $221 million, as families caught up with Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson 's beloved animated characters on the seas of Polynesia.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Disney's Moana 2 registered the highest five-day opening of all time, the company said, making an estimated $221 million between Wednesday and Sunday.According to Disney, Moana 2’s haul beat the five-day opening record of $204.

"Moana 2"—starring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—brings in big numbers in its box office debut, followed by strong returns for "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2."