The much-anticipated Disney sequel, Moana 2, continues to make waves in Nigerian cinemas, crossing the N300 million milestone inside 4 weeks of its theatrical launch.
Based on information from the Nigerian Field Workplace, the animated journey earned a formidable N20.1 million over the weekend, bringing its cumulative whole to N303.5 million as of December 22, 2024.
Premiering on November 29, Moana 2 opened to a robust begin, producing N12.4 million throughout superior screenings throughout 37 places in Nigeria.
The movie’s momentum solely accelerated, with a further N78.1 million earned between December 6 and 12, pushing its two-week whole to N216.8 million.
By its third weekend, Moana 2 had cemented its place as one of many yr’s top-grossing movies in Nigeria.
The sequel, following the beloved 2016 blockbuster, delivered the third-largest weekend field workplace efficiency of the yr in Nigeria, producing a exceptional N106.4 million throughout its opening weekend.
Regardless of dealing with stiff competitors from different main releases, together with Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Moana 2 has held its floor, demonstrating exceptional endurance.
The latter, which generated practically $1.7 billion globally, not solely holds the title of the highest-grossing animated movie of 2024 but in addition stands because the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
Produced on a reported finances of $150 million, Moana 2 options the voices of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Rachel Home, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, and others. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the movie continues Disney’s custom of mixing wealthy storytelling with breathtaking animation.
Apparently, Moana 2 was initially conceived as a streaming collection, however Disney shifted its plans mid-production to ship a full theatrical launch. Including to the thrill, a live-action remake of the unique Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson, is at present in growth.
In Nigeria, Moana 2’s sustained box-office efficiency underscores the rising urge for food for worldwide animated options and highlights the franchise’s common attraction. With the vacation season in full swing, the movie’s trajectory stays a focus for each native and world audiences.
