Holiday Weekend Movie Bonanza: 'Moana 2' Leads the Way!

Get ready for a festive film feast this Thanksgiving! Disney's 'Moana 2' is expected to draw big crowds, potentially raking in $120 to $150 million. It's not alone in the cinematic lineup. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' will also be taking the screens by storm. Analysts predict this could be one of the highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekends ever, maybe even topping $200 million in ticket sales. Box office experts are buzzing about this trio of blockbusters. Shawn Robbins from Fandango says it's a perfect storm for theaters. He thinks these films could bring in some huge box office numbers, especially since recent Thanksgivings haven't seen such high ticket sales.The last time the holiday weekend brought in over $200 million was in 2019. Before that, it was in 2018 with films like 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' and 'Creed II'. This year's lineup could match or even beat those records. Thanksgiving is a big deal for movie theaters. It sets the pace for the end-of-year box office rush. A strong finish means good things for the industry's annual revenue. Disney, in particular, could use a win. Their recent animated releases haven't lived up to expectations. 'Moana 2' is their chance to bounce back. Remember 'Moana' from 2016? It made $82. 1 million over Thanksgiving. 'Coco' and 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' also did well. But 'Strange World' and 'Wish' didn't fare so great. Disney is hoping 'Moana 2' will change their luck. It's coming off the heels of 'Inside Out 2', which was a massive hit this summer.