Q: How much did Moana 2 make on Thanksgiving Day?

A: $28 million - because apparently, turkey and Disney magic pair better than we thought.

Q: What’s the total box office haul so far?

A: $389 million internationally in five days. Forget a movie, this is practically a global bank heist.

Q: Why did Moana 2 perform so well?

A: Nostalgia, family vibes, and, let’s face it, The Rock singing again. Who can resist?

Q: What helped build hype for the sequel?

A: The original Moana on Disney+ with over 1 billion hours streamed. Clearly, people really like singing crabs and wave-riding teens.

Q: How did theaters capitalize on Moana 2?

A: By turning it into a themed party - popcorn with gummy bears, mocktails, and hula skirt blankets. Yes, hula skirts.

Q: Did Moana 2 compete with other big releases?

A: Yup, Gladiator II and Wicked. Instead of fighting, they formed a Thanksgiving box office dream team.

Q: How big was this Thanksgiving box office overall?

A: The biggest in U.S. history at $424 million. Turns out, movies are recession-proof if they have a catchy soundtrack.

Q: Why is Disney so good at Thanksgiving releases?

A: They own 9 of the top 10 Thanksgiving debuts ever. Clearly, the Mouse knows when we’re most vulnerable.

Q: What’s next for movie theaters?

A: More blockbusters - Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic 3, and probably another sequel we didn’t ask for but will watch anyway.

Q: What’s the lesson from Moana 2’s success?

A: If you mix nostalgia, killer music, and some Polynesian vibes, you can pretty much print money.

Q: Final thoughts?

A: Moana 2 didn’t just ask, “How far I’ll go?” - it went straight to breaking records and stealing our wallets.