Since its release on November 29, Moana 2 has had a strong presence at the global box office, particularly in India. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film features Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson and continues to captivate audiences with its stunning animation and engaging storyline. Despite the competition from Pushpa 2 in Indian theaters, Moana 2 has managed to maintain a steady performance, grossing approximately Rs 20 crore net by the end of its third weekend.
The film saw a strong opening, collecting Rs 12.5 crore net in its first week, and earned an additional Rs 4.5 crore net in its second week. Early estimates suggest that its third weekend collection will be around Rs 3 crore net, bringing its total earnings to approximately Rs 24 crore gross by the end of the weekend. Moana 2 is expected to close its theatrical run with a Rs 30 crore gross in India, positioning it among the highest-grossing Hollywood animated films in the country. It is set to surpass Kung Fu Panda 2 (Rs 28.50 crore) and is expected to come close to Kung Fu Panda 3 (Rs 30.80 crore).
Globally, Moana 2 is set to cross the USD 1 billion mark by the end of its run. In North America alone, the film is projected to earn between USD 450 million and USD 475 million, contributing to its impressive worldwide earnings. With its continued success in India and abroad, Moana 2 is cementing its place as one of Disney's most successful animated sequels.
