Moana 2 has achieved a significant box office milestone, propelling it into the ranks of the highest-grossing movies of 2024. Since its theatrical release on November 27, the movie’s opening at the box office shattered multiple records, marking a clear financial success for Disney. Despite facing tough competition from films like Wicked, Gladiator II, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, and others from popular franchises, both domestically and internationally, Moana 2 has continued to shine.
Moana 2 has now amassed over $800 million globally, securing the fourth position among the highest-grossing movies worldwide and also at the domestic box office this year. The Disney animated sequel has currently grossed $804 million across the globe, with $440.6 million of that coming from international markets. Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine hold the top two spots globally, while Despicable Me 4 is third globally and Wicked is third domestically.
What this means for Moana 2 is that it’s inching closer to the $1 billion mark. Having surpassed Dune: Part Two globally and Despicable Me 4 domestically, its box office figures now place it firmly among the top four grossing movies of 2024. In less than a month, it has reached $804 million, and given its continued performance at the box office, there’s a possibility it could overtake Despicable Me 4 globally and Wicked domestically to become the third highest-grossing movie of the year. Wicked is still showing in theaters and performing well, making the race for third place at the domestic box office a tight one.
It remains uncertain whether Moana 2 will reach the worldwide $1 billion milestone. Even if it does, it’s unlikely to match the heights of Inside Out 2 or Deadpool & Wolverine. However, if it achieves this feat, it would mean that three of the movies to earn $1 billion or more in 2024 would be Disney properties. This would be another significant victory for Disney and would further boost the chances of Moana 3 being made, considering the box office dominance of the second movie.
Moana 2’s box office performance is a win for Disney on multiple fronts. While the movie has received mixed reviews, its worldwide box office success demonstrates that turning the Disney+ series into a feature-length film was a financially savvy decision. The grosses of Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, and Moana 2 also highlight how well family-friendly animated movies can do, not just during their opening weekends but over an extended period. Moana 2 has already been a box office triumph for Disney, and it still has room to grow in the weeks ahead.
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