Moana, Thanksgiving and Wicked

Box Office: How ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Fueled Biggest Thanksgiving on Record
A trio of blockbusters — “ Moana 2 ,” “ Wicked ” and “ Gladiator II ” — are fueling a record-breaking Thanksgiving bounty.
‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ score box office trifecta on Thanksgiving weekend
Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office.
Box Office Results: Moana 2 Beats Out Wicked & Gladiator II Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Moana 2 has beaten both Wicked and Gladiator II at the box office over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. Per Deadline, Moana 2 made $135.5 million during its opening weekend; although, the movie technically opened on Wednesday and therefore made $221 million during its five-day opening Thanksgiving weekend.
Gladiator 2 Reaches Huge Box Office Milestone Despite Major Competition From Wicked & Moana 2
Despite playing in theaters at the same time as box office juggernauts Wicked and Moana 2, Gladiator II has just reached a major box office milestone.
2024's Record $414 Million Thanksgiving Box Office Explained: How Moana 2, Wicked & Gladiator 2 Made It Possible
Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II were all major successes over 2024's five-day Thanksgiving weekend, contributing to an all-new box office record.
Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II combine for the best Black Friday in box office history
The theatrical experience isn’t dead yet! Three new releases have combined to lift the box office to its best Black Friday in history, with Moana 2 , Wicked, and Gladiator II combining to earn $108 million at the box office.
The Backstage Experience with Moana 2, Wicked & Gladiator II
This week on "The Backstage Experience" we travel to Hawaii for the world premiere of "Moana 2", visit the land of Oz as Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo bring "Wicked" to the big screen, and sit down with "Gladiator II" director Ridley Scott and star Paul Mescal in London for a backstage look at the historical epic 25 years in the making.
‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ Created the Best Thanksgiving Box Office in 12 Years
Gladiator II’ added to the $420 million haul, with close to record attendance for Thanksgiving. ‘Queer’ is tops among new platform openers.
‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ Deliver Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Box Office
*The Thanksgiving box office saw its best performance in 12 years, led by Disney’s animated sequel “Moana 2,” which opened with $221 million over five days in the U.S. and Canada. This contributed to a total five-day domestic box office of $420 million.
Thanksgiving box office sets record with Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II leading holiday sales
Moana 2, aimed at families, topped the charts with $135 million over the weekend and $221 million over five days. Wicked, a musical adaptation starring Ariana Grande, grossed $80 million for the weekend and $117.
‘Moana 2’ is officially the biggest Thanksgiving release ever: Which movie did it dethrone?
Moana 2” sailed to the top of the box office over the long Thanksgiving weekend, giving Disney yet another record-shattering opening for an animated film.
‘Moana 2’, ‘Wicked’ & ‘Gladiator II’ Deliver Black Friday $109M Record, Ticketing Sites Backlogged – Box Office Update
The trifecta of 'Moana 2', 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' is ending Black Friday to a record $109M gross as ticketing sites get ...
Movie theaters prepare for 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' premier
Movie Theater owners hope these two highly anticipated films known as "Glick-id" or "Wicked Glad", are the answer to last ...