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Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ sets Thanksgiving weekend box office record

Action epic 'Gladiator II' racked up $44 million
Actor Dwyane Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Johnson, and Ata Johnson arrive at the premiere of Disney Animation’s film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US on November 21, 2024. Reuters
Actor Dwyane Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Johnson, and Ata Johnson arrive at the premiere of Disney Animation’s film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US on November 21, 2024. Reuters

“Moana 2,” a sequel to the 2016 animated film that reunites the wayfinding title character with demigod Maui, sailed to a Thanksgiving weekend record of $221 million in US and Canadian ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney said Sunday.

Musical adaptation “Wicked,” from Comcast’s niversal Pictures, brought in $117.5 million from Wednesday through Sunday.

Action epic “Gladiator II,” the Paramount Pictures sequel to a best picture winner two decades ago, racked up $44 million.

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