Disney's Moana 2 Smashes Box Office on Debut

Record-breaking 'Moana 2' was almost a Disney+ series, until Disney Animation team got this one note
After the release of Moana in 2016, the appeal of the beloved Disney Animation character runs deep with Moana 2 achieving record-breaking box office success.
Moana 2's $386 Million Opening: Every Box Office Record, Animated Disney Movie Comparisons & More Explained
Moana 2 has enjoyed a triumphant $386 million box office opening, which includes breaking numerous records and beating other Disney movies.
One key decision helped 'Moana 2' win at the box office and become Disney's 'hottest IP'
The box-office success of "Moana 2" has gotten Disney's animation division back on track after the movie was converted from a TV series.
'Moana 2' Almost Wasn't a Movie. Now It Could Be a Big Hit for Disney
Disney's "Moana 2" hit theaters Wednesday, in what's expected to be the latest fall blockbuster on the heels of "Wicked."
'Moana 2' review: Disney's latest fantastic voyage is also a familiar one
Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as Moana and pal Maui in the Disney movie sequel "Moana 2," a satisfying trip we've kinda seen before.
Moana 2's Massive Opening Already Helped The Franchise Pass A Huge Box Office Milestone
Moana 2 broke records with its massive opening weekend, but it also helped the Moana franchise push past a significant box office milestone.
Disney's Moana 2 Smashes Box Office on Debut: ETFs to Tap
Disney DIS made a strong comeback with the blockbuster debut of Moana 2 on Thanksgiving weekend. The animated movie shattered box office records, raking in a massive $221 million in its first five days (Wednesday to Sunday) and easily surpassing the previous record of $125 million set by Frozen II over the Thanksgiving weekend in 2019.
24-year-old 'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho got her family off food stamps and bought mom a house with Disney paycheck
When Auli'i Cravalho was cast in Disney's "Moana," the teen and her mom were living on food stamps. Cravalho, who voices the ...
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The Moana Franchise Sinks Its Hook Into a Massive Global Box Office Milestone
Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient ...
Moana 2 Was Almost A Disney+ Series, And After Seeing The Movie, I Kinda Wish It Had Stayed That Way
While we don't really know exactly what the plan was for Moana the Disney Plus animated series, we can guess that the show ...
Creating Big Waves: How Disney’s Marketing Brought The Masses Back For ‘Moana 2’; Sequel’s Promo Campaign Worth $100M+
Disney went big on selling 'Moana 2' to a global audience, their multi-prong bespoke marketing campaign yielding a $386M+ ...
NFL, ‘Moana 2’ And Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Drew Record Crowds
On Thanksgiving, millions of moviegoers flocked to the theater to watch three blockbuster films. Millions of others stayed ...
With ‘Moana 2,’ Songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Explored New Waters
As Barlow described it to IndieWire, the song was written across the several months Bear was on the road with Beyoncé playing ...