Moana 2 breaks record for highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekend at the box office

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This Thanksgiving weekend saw a record-breaking box office total of $420 million, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. Major releases such as “Moana II,” “Wicked,” and “Gladiator II” contributed to this success. “Moana II” grossed $221 million in North America in just five days, becoming the biggest five-day opening of all time. The film follows Moana as she embarks on a treacherous journey to save her people. “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” also performed well, with “Wicked” becoming the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation domestically and “Gladiator II” contributing $44 million to box office earnings. The films were released to much excitement and fanfare, with online comparisons being made to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon of last summer. The combination of family-friendly content and exciting new releases led to a strong turnout in theaters over the holiday weekend. Industry analysts are optimistic about the box office performance in the coming weeks, expecting continued success for movie theaters.

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