Moana 2 remains at top of box office for 2nd week

After a record-breaking Thanksgiving debut, Moana 2 continues to ride the wave of gratitude with another No. 1 weekend, earning $52 million in its second week of release.

That brings the Disney sequel to a domestic gross of $300 million, while globally, Moana 2 has crossed the impressive $600 million mark.

Reuniting Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), the sequel to the hit 2016 musical picks up three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Wicked continues to be quite popular, raking in $34.9 million in its third week of release, for a domestic cume of $320.5 million ($455.6 million globally). Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked is the first chapter of a two-parter, with the second half premiering next year. The massive musical stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.

Lagging way behind in third, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II brought in $12.5 million, for a three-week domestic total of $132.7 million ($368.4 million worldwide). The film continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in ancient Rome.

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Dwayne Johnson appears a second time in the box office ranking with Red One, an action comedy centering around the abduction of good old St. Nick (J.K. Simmons). In its fourth week out, the film by Jake Kasdan took fourth place with $7 million.

The only new film to grace the top 5, India’s Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 earned $4.9 million in its opening weekend with a domestic cume through Sunday of $9.3 million ($92.5 million globally).

Elsewhere, a re-release of Interstellar, Christopher Nolan’s 2014 sci-fi epic, debuted at No. 6, earning $4.4 million at only 165 theater locations.

Main Points

Moana 2 Success

Moana 2 continues to dominate the box office, reaching impressive milestones both domestically and globally.

Wicked Musical

Wicked remains popular, captivating audiences with its enchanting story and talented cast.

Gladiator II Performance

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II may be lagging in box office numbers, but it continues to engage viewers with its epic tale of ancient Rome.

Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2

India’s Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 makes a splash in the top 5, showcasing the diversity of global cinema.

Conclusion

Overall, the box office landscape is filled with a diverse range of films, from sequels to musicals to action thrillers. Each movie brings something unique to the table, captivating audiences worldwide.

FAQs

Q: Which movie topped the box office charts?

A: Moana 2 continued its winning streak with another No. 1 weekend, earning $52 million in its second week of release.

Q: What is the global gross of Moana 2?

A: Moana 2 has crossed the impressive $600 million mark globally, solidifying its success.

Q: Who stars in Wicked?

A: Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, captivating audiences with their performances.

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