'Moana 2' Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking Success
TL;DR
"Moana 2" continues to dominate the box office, earning $11.7 million on Friday and expected to reach nearly $300 million domestically by the end of its second weekend. Despite mixed reviews, the film's transition from a Disney+ series to a theatrical release has been successful. Other top films include "Wicked," "Gladiator II," and "Red One." Meanwhile, A24's "Y2K" opened in eighth place with $910,000, receiving poor reviews and a low CinemaScore.
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