Wed Nov 27 19:22:34 UTC 2024: **Moana 2 Makes a Splash at the Box Office, Breaking Disney Animation Records**
**Los Angeles, CA** – Disney’s *Moana 2* is making waves at the box office, shattering previous records for the studio. Tuesday night previews reached $13.8 million, the highest ever for a Disney Animation Studios film and the second-highest for any animated film, trailing only *Incredibles 2*. This surpasses the preview numbers of several other major animated films including *Inside Out 2*, *Toy Story 4*, and *Frozen 2*. Early estimates suggest a massive 5-day Thanksgiving opening weekend between $125-$135 million.
The film’s strong performance is fueled by a robust social media campaign, reaching 633.4 million users across various platforms, exceeding industry averages. Dwayne Johnson’s significant social media presence and the cast’s active promotion have played a key role. While Rotten Tomatoes audience score sits at 89%, critical reception stands at 68% fresh.
Other notable releases include Universal’s *Wicked*, which earned $16.6 million on Tuesday, the second-best November Tuesday ever, and Paramount’s *Gladiator II*, which grossed $6.6 million. *Wicked* continues to perform exceptionally well, nearing $145 million in its total domestic run.
The strong box office results are attributed in part to discount Tuesday and school holidays, boosting audience turnout. This Thanksgiving weekend is poised to be a significant one for the box office, with expectations possibly surpassing the $315.6 million record set in 2018.
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