Thanksgiving Box Office Hits Historic High: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Lead the Charge

This Thanksgiving weekend, Disney’s “Moana 2” dominated the box office, raking in a record-breaking $221 million domestically over the five-day span, surpassing the previous record held by “Frozen II.”

Barron’s Internationally, it added $165.3 million, bringing its global total to approximately $386.3 million.

Universal’s “Wicked” also performed strongly, earning $117.5 million domestically, while Paramount’s “Gladiator II” secured $44 million.

Reuters Collectively, these films propelled the Thanksgiving weekend box office to a historic high of $420 million in North America.

This surge in box office revenue indicates a robust resurgence in theater attendance, with upcoming releases like “Kraven the Hunter” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” expected to sustain this momentum.