Moana became an incredible cinema hit for Disney in 2016 with worldwide box office receipts of almost 700 million US dollars, which will not only be followed by its own live-action film, but also a second part on the big screen in just a few weeks.
The love for that Fantasy adventure with Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho has not gone out even eight years after its theatrical release. Because the film is still breaking records – in the Disney+ streaming program.
Over 80 billion minutes: Moana is the most successful film on Disney+ of all time
As Bloomberg reports, Moana has been the platform’s most successful film for Disney+ since the streamer launched in 2019. The fantasy adventure has now been streamed for over 80 billion minutes, which is roughly the equivalent of 748 million views corresponds. Moana leaves numerous other successful Disney productions behind. Even Marvel and Star Wars have no chance.
In addition, according to Bloomberg, the film is also one of the most successful titles in the streaming context across all platforms. And it looks like Disney can also expect record-breaking numbers with the sequel Moana 2. The fantasy sequel sold more tickets on the first day of advance sales than any other animated film in 2024.
Watch the trailer for Moana 2 here:
Moana 2 – Trailer (German) HD
In this respect, Moana 2 even overshadows Inside Out 2, the most successful film of the year to date. It wouldn’t be a big surprise that Moana 2 might have this title in its pocket at the end of the year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, current projections for the fantasy sequel expect box office earnings of up to $135 million within the first five days.
The fantasy adventure continues: Moana 2 in cinemas in a few weeks
Moana 2 again revolves around the eponymous heroine (Cravalho) on the Polynesian island of Motonui. After she went in search of demigod Maui (Johnson) in part 1, in the sequel the two of them go on an adventurous journey to a mysterious island in order to find one devastating curse to break.
From now on we will find out how the (success) story of Moana 2 actually continues November 28, 2024when the film hits German cinemas.