The sequel to the 2016 hit is tracking to score a record-breaking $125 million to $135 million during its Thanksgiving opening weekend, and it’s expected to be the biggest debut for the holiday season!<br />Thanksgiving Movie Magic <br />Moana 2 isn’t the only blockbuster joining the Thanksgiving lineup—Paramount’s Gladiator 2 and Universal’s Wicked are also set to release right before Thanksgiving, making it one of the most exciting movie weekends of the year!<br />Breaking Disney Records <br />Moana 2 might just break records set by other Disney classics, like Frozen and Frozen 2! If it meets the current box office predictions, it could secure the top five-day Thanksgiving debut ever.<br />Why Moana Still Rules <br />The first Moana was a major success, bringing in over $687 million globally, and it was the most streamed movie across all platforms in 2023! So it’s no wonder fans are thrilled about the sequel. And it gets even better—there’s a live-action Moana film in the works!<br />New Music and Exciting Adventures <br />Get ready for new music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, and join Moana on a brand-new journey to long-lost waters as she answers a call from her ancestors. Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, and Auli’i Cravalho returns as Moana!<br />Record-Breaking Hype <br />The Moana 2 trailer shattered Disney’s trailer viewership records with 178 million views in just 24 hours! The excitement for this film is at an all-time high!<br />
