Moana 2 sailed into theaters over the long Thanksgiving Weekend breaking records and taking the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office. Since the film opened on Wednesday November 27, it has grossed an estimated $221 million making it the highest-grossing opening of all time over a 5-day Thanksgiving weekend.
Moana 2 also beat Thanksgiving weekend opening records at the box office set by other Walt Disney Animation Studios films including Frozen which opened with $94 million in 2014 and Frozen 2 which set a second weekend record at the box office with $125 million in 2019.
Globally, Moana 2 has made $386 million since opening worldwide. And now, The Walt Disney Company takes the top three opening spots at the 2024 domestic box office with Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Moana 2.
The film takes place three years after the original 2016 Disney animated film. In the sequel, Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors which requires her to journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Moana is joined by Hei Hei (her pet rooster) and Pua (her pet pig), and encounters Maui during her journey. The film also introduces Moana’s younger sister, Simea, and Matangi, a mysterious demigod.
Moana 2 is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller. The film is produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino. The films features all new music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as the voices of Moana and demigod Maui with new songs including “Beyond” performed by Auliʻi Cravalho and featuring Rachel House . Dwayne Johnson also performs “Can I Get A Chee Hoo?”, another new song in the film.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Moana 2 before heading to the theaters this weekend.
Moana Debuts New Look at Disney Parks
Moana has unveiled a new look for her journey across the far seas. With Moana 2 now in theaters, Moana is meeting with guests in Disney Parks across the world with a new look from the new animated film.
Moana is currently meeting guests at Disney California Adventure Park in California, EPCOT in Florida and Disneyland Park in Paris wearing her new costume from Moana 2. And on November 29, 2024, Moana will debut her new look at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Moana 2 Merchandise
Celebrate Moana 2 with new merchandise including toys, collectibles, apparel and more from Disney Parks, Disney Store, Big Box Retailers and online stores like EntertainmentEarth.com*. One of the many new merchandise items includes this Moana & Little Sis Simea Funko POP! Vinyl Figures 2-Pack.
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