The combination of the animated sequel, the history-making 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' is delivering an unparalleled post-pandemic victory at the box office.

The big splash continues for Disney’s “Moana 2,” which earned a massive $54.5 million on Black Friday from 4,200 locations, shattering the $34.1 million record that was notched by “Frozen II” in 2019.

With over-performance in all corners, Disney’s Moana 2 is now eyeing a global opening of $370M+ through Sunday.

Moanapocalypse hits the box office, where the animated sequel is serving up the top-grossing holiday dish of all time and 'Wicked' heads for a massive $105 million 5-day haul.

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 trifecta of 'Moana 2', 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' is ending Black Friday to a record $109M gross as ticketing sites get backlogged.

Animation continues to dominate theatrical business this year, as "Moana 2" climbs the charts toward an inevitable showdown with current box office champ "Inside Out 2."

The domestic box office is poised for its biggest Thanksgiving haul since the pandemic thanks to a Polynesian princess, a pair of witches and a revenge-fueled gladiator.

The animated musical adventure "Moana 2" took home first place on Friday, its first day in theaters, with $54.5 million in revenue.

"Moana 2"—starring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—brings in big numbers in its box office debut, followed by strong returns for "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2."