Disney's 'Moana 2' rolling toward history making Thanksgiving weekend

Disney's 'Moana 2' rolling toward history-making Thanksgiving weekend

'Moana 2,' Disney's sequel to the beloved original film, is expected to break Thanksgiving weekend box office records with as much as $200 million in ticket sales.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago

'Moana 2' makes history by releasing Maori-language version alongside premiere

“Moana 2 Reo Māori” is the first Disney animated feature to premiere in an Indigenous language directly alongside its English-language counterpart.

‘Moana 2’ makes $66.3 million splash through Wednesday, joining ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ in box-office weekend mashup to rival ‘Barbenheimer’

Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ – aka ‘MoGlicked’ or ‘Glickedana’ – this weekend

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Moana 2 review – vacuum-packed Disney ocean adventure that will leave you cold

Auli’i Cravalho’s Polynesian princess embarks on a quest to save other islanders oppressed by evil god Nalo – but this frictionless sequel lacks genuine passion. Originally planned as a TV series, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Review: In 'Moana 2,' a groundbreaking Disney hero dreams bigger, venturing into new territory

Original voice cast members Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return, as does the first film's laudable commitment to repping Polynesian culture and empowerment.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The trifecta of "Moana 2," "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could make this year's Thanksgiving box office the best in years.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

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.

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Thanksgiving Is Great for the Stock Market. Just Look at History

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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

The cultural significance of the catchy 'Moana 2' song 'Can I Get a Chee Hoo?'

Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Inside Out 2' propel Disney studio earnings

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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

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The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

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Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

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Tech - ABC News - November 14

Disney hails ‘momentum’ as Deadpool and Inside Out 2 boost box office returns

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World - The Guardian - November 14

Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, with other games, times and odds

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Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

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