Moana 2 Box Office Hits $1 Billion, Sets Global Record for Disney in 2024

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In simple terms, “Disney’s Moana 2” has earned over $1 billion worldwide at the box office, making it the third Disney movie of 2024 to reach this impressive figure. Starring Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, this animated sequel premiered during Thanksgiving and shattered several records, including having the highest opening weekend during that holiday. The film now ranks among Disney’s most successful releases.

Disney’s Moana 2 surpasses $1 billion at worldwide box office

In simple terms, Disney’s Moana 2 has earned over a billion dollars worldwide at the box office, becoming the third Disney film of 2024 to reach this significant revenue mark, as reported by Deadline.

As a dedicated fan, I was thrilled to witness the premiere of the animated sequel on November 27, 2024. Directed by the trio – David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller – this spectacular production brought back Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui. The film’s success was truly remarkable, raking in a staggering $1.01 billion worldwide, with $442.8 million from domestic audiences and an additional $567.1 million from international cinemas. What an unforgettable experience it was!

Initially conceived as a streaming-only series on Disney+, Moana 2 underwent changes and transformed into a theatrical movie instead. In its opening weekend, it smashed records by earning $225 million, surpassing Frozen II’s previous Thanksgiving weekend record of $125 million. This film is now Disney’s 32nd production to gross over $1 billion worldwide. Moana 2 becomes the fourth title from Walt Disney Animation Studios to reach this milestone, joining Frozen, Frozen II, and Zootopia in this elite club.

Worldwide, Moana 2 holds the title of the second highest-earning animated movie release of all time in Brazil and France. It has broken records as the top-grossing film from Walt Disney Animation Studios in various regions, such as France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and numerous others. The countries where it performed exceptionally well include France ($61.2 million), the UK ($50.5 million), and Germany ($43.1 million).

In 2024, the profits from Moana 2 boosted Disney to be the unique studio to gross over $5 billion in global box office earnings, a milestone not achieved since 2019. The film’s international acclaim and impressive revenue position it among the greatest animated movies ever made.

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2025-01-20 12:41