Moana 2has maintained box office dominance over several major competitors, particularlyWicked, whichbeat the film twice last weekbut still fell short of the Disney animated sequel this weekend once more. After grossing $26 million to claim the #1 spot once more,Moana 2is officiallythe fourth-highest-grossing movie of the yearat the worldwide box office, reaching a worldwide cumulative total of $717 million and passingDune: Part Twoto take the #3 spot.Moana 2is also one of only five movies this year to eclipse $700 million, joining the aforementionedDunefilm as well asDespicable Me 4($969 million),Deadpool & Wolverine($1.3 billion), andInside Out 2($1.6 billion). The film’s $26 million this weekend is a 48% drop from last weekend’s $51 million.
WhileMoana 2passed the originalMoanaat the domestic box office a while ago, the sequel finally beat the first’s worldwide haul of $684 million this weekend.Moana 2is also one of the top 20 highest-grossing animated movies ever, passingMinionsandShrek the Thirdto earn a spot on the impressive box office list. WithMoana 2joining the top 20, that now means that three of the top 20 highest-grossing animated movies ever all released this year, withInside Out 2claiming the top spot this summer andDespicable Me 4also sitting only $24 million ahead ofMoana 2. TheDwayne Johnson-led Disney sequel is also one of the top 25 highest-grossing PG-13 movies ever, recently passingAlice in WonderlandandHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneto reach the #23 spot.
A New Box Office Titan Is Coming for ’Moana 2’s #1 Spot
While even the top movie at the box office this weekend failed to reach $30 million, a new goliath is coming that’s sure to claim the top spot with ease.Mufasa: The Lion Kingarrives in theaters this weekend, and after the 209 live-actionLion Kingfilm earned more than $1.6 billion, including a $191 million opening, it’s a safe bet thatThe Lion Kingwill be on top this weekend at the box office.Sonic the Hedgehog 3likely won’t meet the same highsasMufasa, but it will certainly be in the mix with other contenders for the #2 spot.
Moana 2is now playing in theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for futurebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.
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.
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