'Moana 2' snares $221 million in its five-day domestic opening, fueling the biggest Thanksgiving box office of all time

The Thanksgiving box office saw record-breaking success this year, with Disney’s “Moana 2,” Universal’s “Wicked,” and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” leading the way to a total estimated haul of $420 million. “Moana 2” exceeded expectations with $221 million, “Wicked” became the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation domestically, and “Gladiator II” added $44 million to the total. The successful holiday weekend has helped narrow the gap between 2024 and 2023 box office numbers, with 2024 now just 6.4% behind the previous year.

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