Thu Nov 28 00:50:56 UTC 2024: ## “Moana 2” Sets Sail with Record-Breaking Preview Numbers, Poised for Massive Thanksgiving Box Office Domination
**Los Angeles, CA** – Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, “Moana 2,” has made a splash, achieving the biggest preview haul in Disney Animation history with $13.8 million in Tuesday screenings. This surpasses even the previews for other animated giants like “Inside Out 2” and “Toy Story 4,” solidifying its position as a potential Thanksgiving box office champion.
The film, which officially opens Wednesday, is projected to rake in a staggering $135 million to $145 million over its first five days. This would dethrone “Frozen II” and “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” to claim the biggest ever Thanksgiving box office haul. The strong performance is particularly significant given the film’s unconventional journey from a Disney+ series to a theatrical release.
While reviews are mixed (67% on Rotten Tomatoes), family films often transcend critical reception. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui, respectively, in a story that sees Moana embark on a new ocean adventure. The musical score, however, features new talent, with Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear replacing Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“Moana 2” isn’t alone in driving this potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend. “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, added a substantial $16.6 million on Tuesday and is on track for a strong five-day total. Similarly, “Gladiator II” contributed $6.6 million in Tuesday previews and is expected to continue its successful run. The combination of these three films is poised to make this Thanksgiving one of the biggest box office weekends in recent history.
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