Disney Moana 2 has finally made over a billion dollars worldwide, making it one of the animated films with the highest earnings. The eagerly awaited first two parts premiered in November 2024, and it continues to attract more viewers, which solidifies Moana’s position as one of Disney’s fan-favorite characters.
With this milestone, Moana 2 becomes the third film released in 2024 to surpass the billion-dollar milestone, alongside other major releases of the year’s best movies. The movie’s outstanding performance demonstrates the amount of power Disney has over the animation industry.
Analyzing the box office records shows Moana 2 has done well across domestic and international exchanges.
Box Office Performance
- Domestic (USA & Canada): Over 450 million dollars in ticket sales.
- International Markets: Over 550 million dollars in other regions, which include China, Europe, and Latin America.
Film Experts Suggest That Several Factors Are the Reasons Why Moana 2 Is Back for Success
Loyalty from Fans and Nostalgia
The fanbase created by the original 2016 movie is why audiences are excited for a sequel.
Star Power
Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising roles pulls in new audiences and returning fans.
Creative and Visual Amaze
- The animation looks amazing and shines on its own.
- It combines with deep storytelling that goes Moana’s journey deeper than the first film.
- Critics have claimed this aspect of Moana 2 as one of the film’s most impressive features.
Appeal to the World
Different groups of people across the world have enjoyed the movie’s themes concerning adventure and culture.
“The success of Moana 2 showed once again how strongly animated films are embraced in the industry,” says industry analyst Rebecca Collins. “It’s cross-generational essence allows it to appeal to kids and adults, which guarantees success.”
What Is Next for Moana 2?
Fans are already talking about a possible third arm to the franchise after the movie completely dominated box office sales.
While there has not been any word from Disney regarding Moana 3, there is speculation from insiders that another sequel will be in the pipeline due to the financial gains and demand.
Additionally, the Moana 2 Blu-ray and DVD are set to come out on March 18, 2025. The film is also available on major streaming services.
It’s clear that Disney has chosen an animation style that has paid off immensely, since the film was a box office success.
It’s achievements like this further guarantee the effect Moana had on children and reaffirms the success it had on commercial aspects of the business.
The promises and speculation that audiences will embark on new adventures with Moana serve to solidify Moana being a legendary Disney character.
