Black Friday is not only a celebration for bargain hunters, but also one of the highest-grossing days in cinemas in the USA. This year continues Moana 2 (in the original: Moana 2) sets new standards and tops the box office with an impressive gross of over $55 million on Friday alone. This makes the film overtaken Frozen 2the previous record holder, which grossed $34.1 million on that day in 2019.
Overall, Black Friday 2024 is heading for a record year in the US, with an estimated $107 million in revenue from all films. He could even have the highest sales day of the year so far – July 26th, on which Deadpool & Wolverine opened with 96.1 million US dollars in the USA – behind.
But it's not just Black Friday, but also the entire Thanksgiving weekend Moana 2 a complete success: According to forecasts, the film could grossing more than $200 million and so the previous record from Frozen 2 ($125 million) for the five-day American Thanksgiving weekend far exceed.
Successful start for other blockbusters too
Next to Moana (buy now €6.17 )2 Other major productions are also asserting themselves this weekend. The musical Wicked is having a strong Friday with approximately $27 million. Running in this country Wicked only in cinemas from December 12th.
Also noteworthy: Dwayne Johnson makes film history by shining with two number one starts in one month. In addition to his speaking role in Moana 2 he also impresses in the action film RedOne. Such a double success is rare in Hollywood and underlines Johnson's status as one of the industry's current biggest stars.
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Moana 2 could win in the Christmas business
Disney is there with fresh songs, pretty animations and a pinch of South Seas magic Moana 2 not only conquered the hearts of fans, but also set new records. More records are likely to follow during the winter and Christmas business, the busiest time for cinemas. Will you also see the new Disney animated film in the cinema?
Source: Deadline