Now having completed a month in theaters worldwide, Disney’s Moana 2 is sailing past global box office milestones. It’s already the third-biggest animated film of the year so far, and will soon become the second-biggest as it aims to pass the coveted $1 billion milestone globally. Moana 2 retained a spot in the top five this weekend domestically, while also passing the $900 million mark worldwide. The Christmas week has historically been a lucrative period at the box office, and Moana 2 was one of the most popular choices for family audiences.
With around $395 million domestically and another $488 million from overseas markets, the film’s cumulative global haul now stands at $882 million. Produced on a reported budget of $150 million — this is slightly lower than the $200 million that Pixar produces its films for — Moana 2 has already out-performed its predecessor. Released in 2016, the original Moana grossed just under $690 million worldwide, and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination in the Best Animated Feature category. The film has only grown in prominence on streaming, prompting Disney to rethink its original idea of creating a streaming series follow-up, and turning this into a theatrical franchise instead.
The show of confidence appears to have paid off. Moana 2 will soon overtake Despicable Me 4’s $961 million lifetime global haul to become the second-biggest animated hit of the year globally, behind Inside Out 2, which concluded its run with nearly $1.7 billion worldwide. It’s already among the top five hits of the year, and among the top 25 animated hits of all time. That being said, the movie hasn’t been as beloved as the original; it seems to have settled at a borderline “fresh” 61% rating on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, as compared to the first film’s 96% score. In his review, Collider’s Ross Bonaime described it as “the best animated Disney film since Encanto.”
A Live-Action Remake of the First 'Moana' Is Currently in Production
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Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
Director
David G. Derrick Jr.
, Jason Hand
, Dana Ledoux Miller
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