AMC CEO Adam Aron has projected thatMoana 2may be even bigger thanInside Out 2, potentially putting it on track to become Disney’s highest-grossing movie of 2024. TheupcomingMoana 2is the hotly-anticipated sequel to 2016’sMoana, originally envisioned as a Disney+ series before being reworked into a feature-length sequel. This will be the second major animated movie from Disney in 2024, with the first beingInside Out 2. The new Pixar film currently sits at a domestic box office of $652.9 million, and a global box office of $1.697 billion, making it 2024’s highest-grossing movie.
Now,Deadlinereports that Aron has stated that “people in the know” have informed him thatMoana 2is likely going to outpaceInside Out 2at the box office, becoming Disney’s most successful movie of the year. This claim comes just as the upcoming sequel is projected to make over $100 million domestically during its five-day Thanksgiving weekend release. Since this number hovers right aroundInside Out 2’s $154.2 million debut, this could be a key sign of the AMC CEO’s prediction coming true.
What Moana 2 Outperforming Inside Out 2 Would Mean For Disney’s 2024 Box Office
The Studio Is Crawling Back From Many 2023 Disappointments
Disney had a rough year of box office disappointments in 2023, causing the company to lose an estimated $1 billion at the movie theaters. However, 2024 has seen them start to pick back up, both withInside Out 2’s box office numbers, and those ofDeadpool & Wolverine, which made $1.338 billion during its theatrical run. However, ifMoana 2is able to outperform both of these films domestically and globally, the studio could be looking at one of their biggest years in quite some time.
Moana 2 Seems Set To Fix Disney’s Recent Villain Problem
Moana 2’s Matangi seems to be a return to form for Disney Animation’s villains after more than a decade of more complex (and less memorable) villains.
If another staggering success comes from Disney before the year ends, it would make up for the many box office bombs throughout 2023.It would also signal both a return to form when it comes to movie-goers heading to theaters, alongside potential considerations the company can take surrounding what made their 2024 hits so enthralling for audiences. With theupcomingMufasa: The Lion Kingalso holding the potential to make a big theatrical impact,Moana 2being a massive success could be just what the company needs to pull itself out from its financial straits.
Our Take On Moana 2 Possibly Beating Inside Out 2 At The Box Office
It Would Be A Shocking Yet Possible Turn Of Events
Moana 2beatingInside Out 2at the box office would be a major surprise, especially given the global earnings of their respective previous entries. The originalMoanascored $687.2 million worldwide, whileInside Outmanaged to grab $858.8 million, signaling the Pixar franchise as the more popular entry in Disney’s animated catalog. However, with both movies not having a new entry in almost a decade, popularity could have shifted over time, leading to a dramatic boost for the upcoming movie that leads to a shocking takeover for 2024’s highest-grossing film.
Disney is also producing a live-action remake ofMoana, set for release on August 02, 2025.
Moana 2
Cast
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.
