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Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office.
The three blockbusters led the five-day opening weekend record to soar past 2018’s record $315.6 million, pulling in an estimated $420 million as of Sunday.
The “Moana” sequel set the record for the highest-grossing five-day opening, earning $221 million domestically and surpassing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which earned $204.6 million in 2023.
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