How Much is Moana 2 Likely to Make in Its Opening Weekend?
How Much is Moana 2 Likely to Make in Its Opening Weekend?
Moana 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the hit animated movie Moana (2016), which earned two nominations at the 89th Academy Awards.
The second installment was set to go head-to-head with Universal’s Wicked in US movie theaters on November 27, 2024, but the musical adaptation will now be released five days earlier, competing against Gladiator II, to secure better ticket sales.
As a result, Moana 2 will enjoy a solo wide release on November 27, which could help the flick to enjoy much success during its opening weekend.
How much is Moana 2 likely to make in its opening weekend in the United States? Continue reading to learn about its popularity and potential revenue.
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How Much Did Moana Gross at the Box Office?
Disney will likely use Moana as the benchmark for box office success. The first installment proved a hit internationally, grossing an incredible $687.2 million across the world.
Also, the film enjoyed a superb opening weekend, earning $81 million at the US box office alone.
Can Moana 2 Replicate the First Film’s Success?
Moana’s popularity has increased significantly since the movie was first released, with Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, stating the flick has generated more than a billion hours of streaming on Disney+.
He confirmed it was streamed more than any other movie on the platform in 2023, meaning the sequel is likely to prove a hit with fans.
Moana 2 could exceed Moana’s success at the box office this November, as its army of fans will likely flock to movie theaters across the US. Also, its success is likely to extend into December and January 2025.
If the popularity of the Moana 2 trailer is anything to go by, the movie could make a splash at the box office over Thanksgiving.
The teaser dropped on May 29, 2024, and generated a whopping 178 million views within 24 hours on various platforms, such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and X.
It has broken Disney’s record for the most-watched animated trailer on the first day of its release.
The previous record holder was Inside Out 2, which secured 157 million views in 2023 and generated $1.46 billion at the box office.
As a result, it could suggest that Moana 2 will earn more than a billion dollars and could enjoy a fantastic opening weekend.
If it does, it could knock Inside Out 2 off the top spot for the highest-grossing movie of 2024.
However, there is no doubt Gladiator II and Wicked will secure a share of the market this November, but they might not have the popularity or marketing power to compete with Moana 2.