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

Moana 2' is set to destroy Thanksgiving box office records after earning $57.5 million on Wednesday, while 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' draw crowds.

"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."