“Moana 2” shatters Box Office Records in Historic Global Debut
“Moana 2” stormed into theaters this weekend, delivering a record-shattering opening that redefines benchmarks for animated film performance worldwide. The Walt Disney animation Studios sequel achieved the largest global opening ever for the studio,earning $225 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday.This launch not only dominates the current box office but also establishes new high-water marks across multiple key territories, signaling a potential cultural phenomenon.
The film’s success is particularly significant for Disney, wich has invested heavily in its animated franchises. “Moana 2” represents the biggest opening weekend increase from an original to a sequel for any animated franchise, jumping 239% over the first “Moana’s” debut. The film’s performance is expected to bolster Disney’s overall financial outlook and reinforce the enduring appeal of its animated storytelling.
Global Performance Highlights:
* highest global opening for any animated film in Disney’s 102-year history.
* Second-best non-local film opening of all time in China, behind “Avengers: Endgame” ($632 million).
* Highest animated opening ever for a non-local title in China.
* Fourth-highest international opening of all time.
* Largest Hollywood international opening of 2025.
domestic Box Office Records:
* Second-biggest Thanksgiving Day after ”moana 2″ itself ($28 million).
* second-highest Thanksgiving opening ever (three-day and five-day) with $139 million (three-day) and $225 million (five-day).
* Second-largest Black Friday ever with $38.9 million, behind “Moana 2” ($54.3 million).
* Second-highest domestic Wednesday before Thanksgiving with $39.3 million, after “Moana 2” ($57.5 million).
* Second-biggest preview gross for a Walt Disney Animation Studios sequel with $10.2 million, behind “Moana 2” ($13.8 million) and ahead of “frozen II” ($8.5 million).
China Box Office Records:
* Sixth-highest debut of all time, including local and Hollywood titles.
* Top-grossing non-local film since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”
* Highest non-local animated film of all-time after five days of release.
* Fourth-highest-grossing animated film overall.
* Surpassed the total cume of “Zootopia” ($236 million) in just five days.
* Highest single-day gross of all-time for an MPA film with $104 million on saturday, surpassing “avengers: Endgame” ($79 million).
* Best opening for a Hollywood release in 2025.
International Performance Highlights:
* Biggest Walt Disney Animation international opening of all time.
* Highest international animated opening of all time.
