Moana 2, the highly anticipated animated sequel, has achieved worldwide box office success, surpassing $1 billion in revenue and becoming the third Disney film of 2024 to reach this milestone. The film's impressive performance is attributed to its captivating storyline, stellar cast, and strategic release strategy.
Moana 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office revenue, making it the third Disney film in 2024 to achieve this impressive feat. The animated sequel, directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, premiered on November 27, 2024, and stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their beloved roles as Moana and Maui. The film has generated $442.8 million domestically and $567.1 million internationally, totaling a phenomenal $1.01 billion.
Originally conceived as a streaming-exclusive series for Disney+, Moana 2 was strategically shifted to a theatrical release and it paid off tremendously. It debuted with a record-shattering $225 million opening weekend, easily surpassing Frozen II's $125 million Thanksgiving weekend record. This success catapults Moana 2 into the ranks of Disney's top-grossing releases, becoming the 32nd production to cross the $1 billion mark globally. It also marks the fourth Walt Disney Animation Studios film to achieve this milestone, joining the ranks of Frozen, Frozen II, and Zootopia.Moana 2's impact extends beyond its domestic performance. Globally, it stands as the second-highest-grossing animated release of all time in both Brazil and France. The film has also set new records as the highest-grossing Walt Disney Animation Studios release in various regions, including France, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico, among others. International markets like France ($61.2 million), the UK ($50.5 million), and Germany ($43.1 million) have proven to be particularly strong. Moana 2's exceptional success has contributed significantly to Disney's position as the only studio in 2024 to surpass $5 billion in total worldwide box office revenue, a feat not accomplished by any studio since 2019. This accomplishment solidifies Moana 2's place among the most successful animated films of all time
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