Aftera record-breaking debut forMoana 2and ahistoric second weekend forWickedover the Thanksgiving holiday, both films have slowed down at the box office while still maintaining their respective spots.Moana 2concludes its second weekend in theaters by grossing $52 million domestically, which is an impressive haul but still a 63% drop from its opening weekend, the biggest drop of any film in the top five. This second-weekend haul bringsMoana 2’s domestic total to exactly $300 million, a perfect match to its $300 million international total to help its cumulative worldwide total reach a whopping $600 million. The Disney sequel starringDwayne JohnsonandAuli’i Cravalhohas carved its name onto a slew of box office lists, including already being one of thetop five movies of the year at the domestic box office, as well as being one of the top 20 highest-earning digital animated movies ever.
Nothing has changed for the two movies chasingMoana 2at the box office, which general audiences have tied together in aBarbenheimer-style fashion and dubbed Glicked.Wickedfinished its third weekend at the domestic box office with $34 million, a 57% drop from its record-shattering second weekend that saw the musical pull in $81 million.Wickedcurrently sits at a $320 million domestic total but only $135 million from international markets,bringing its worldwide haul to $455 million, nearly $150 million shy ofMoana 2. As forGladiator 2,Ridley Scott’s legacy sequelcontinued battling in the arena with $12.4 million, a 60% drop from last weekend, the second biggest behindMoana 2. An early premiere in international markets has helped its cumulative haul overseas reach $235 million,paired with only $132 million domestically and $368 million globally.Gladiator 2is alsothe highest-grossing movie ofDenzel Washington’s career.
Several other films outside the top three also managed to dazzle at the box office this weekend, with another Dwayne Johnson-led flick,Red One, grossing another $7 million, only a 45% drop from last weekend.Chris Evans’ star power has also helped the Christmas action epic earn$78 million overseas for a worldwide total of $163 million, still nearly $100 million shy of its hefty budget. Returning to theaters to celebrate its 10th anniversary,Christopher Nolan’sInterstellarassembled an impressive $4.4 millionwhile only playing in 165 theaters, giving itthe highest-grossing total per theater by a considerable margin. This anniversary haul, much of which came from IMAX earnings, helpedInterstellarreach $650 million at the worldwide box office, making it one of the top 50 highest-grossing sci-fi movies ever. While there were some big hits at the box office this weekend, there also were, as usual, some major misses.
‘Werewolves’ and ‘The Order’ Fail To Dazzle on Opening Weekend
Frank Grillois enjoying some good press thanks to his voice performance inJames Gunn’sCreature Commandos, which debuted with a strong score of96% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, that didn’t stop his recent theatrical release,Werewolves, from falling flat with only $1.1 million during its domestic debut despite playing in well over a thousand theaters. Another TV star,Jude Law, who can be seen playing Jod Na Nawood inStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, also had a movie hit theaters this weekend. Law stars inThe Order, which opened to only $878,000 this weekend, leaving outside the top 10 in the #11 spot. Finishing the weekend ahead ofWerewolvesandThe OrderwasSolo Leveling: Reawakening, which opened to $2.4 million,A24’sY2K, which hit $2.1 million, andThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which earned $1.5 million.For King + Country: A Drummer Boy Christmasalso grossed $2 million this weekend.
Other thanInterstellar, none of the new arrivals managed to dazzle at the box office this weekend, but there are some major contenders for box office success coming soon.Kraven the Hunterisn’t one of them: Sony’s next SSU installment starringAaron Taylor-Johnsonis expected to flop at the box office but hits theaters this week.The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwill also hit theaters this week, followed bySonic the Hedgehog 3andMufasa: The Lion King, both of which have major box office potential. Also coming on Christmas Day areNosferatuandA Complete Unknown. Thelatter is especially one to watch out for as a heavyweight contender for box office success.
Moana 2maintained the top spot for the second weekend in a row at the box office. Stay tuned to Collider daily forall the latest box office updatesand find tickets below for a showing ofMoana 2near you.
Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
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