Moana 2 Surpasses Despicable Me 4 with $361M, Becoming 2024’s Second Highest-Grossing Animation in North America!

Moana 2 is doing great as it has now earned more than Despicable Me 4 in the US. Even though it was shown in fewer cinemas on Friday, it made a lot more money on Monday. It’s doing really well and will continue to do so until it reaches new records. Read on for more details.

Moana 2 has also earned more than Deadpool in the US, making it one of the top-earning films ever in the US. Deadpool, which came out in 2016, made $363.07 million in the US and $782.83 million worldwide.

Moana 2 Surpasses Despicable Me 4

Despicable Me 4, on the other hand, was the 4th top-earning film of the year until it was overtaken by Wicked and now Moana 2, making it the 5th. It made $361.00 million in the US, but it’s still the 3rd top-earning film worldwide, with earnings of $969.12 million.

Not only has Moana 2 earned more than Despicable Me 4 in the US, making it the 4th top-earning film of the year, but it’s also the 2nd top-earning animated film of 2024, after Inside Out 2. It made $1.69 billion worldwide.

According to a report by Luix Fernando, the film made a strong $4 million on its 4th Monday, a 123.5% increase from the previous Monday, even though it was shown in 400 fewer cinemas on Friday and is competing with two new PG films.

Moana 2″ has been a significant success, earning nearly twice as much as the original “Moana,” which made $2.4 million on its fourth Monday. However, it hasn’t surpassed “Frozen,” which earned $7.2 million. In the US, “Moana 2” has grossed $363.2 million, surpassing “Despicable Me 4’s” $361 million and becoming the second highest-grossing animated film of 2024. It also exceeded “Deadpool’s” $363.1 million, making it the 65th highest-grossing film of all time in the US. The film is projected to earn between $465 and $475 million in total in the US

Internationally, “Moana 2” has also been successful, crossing the $800 million mark and earning $440.60 million overseas. The film was released in theaters on November 29.

Detailed Breakdown

Moana 2″ has nearly doubled the earnings of the original “Moana,” which made $2.4 million on its fourth Monday. Despite this success, it still falls short of “Frozen,” which earned $7.2 million.

In the US box office, “Moana 2” has been a significant success. It has grossed $363.2 million, surpassing “Despicable Me 4’s” $361 million. This achievement makes it the second highest-grossing animated film of 2024. Furthermore, it has surpassed “Deadpool’s” $363.1 million, making it the 65th highest-grossing film of all time in the US. The film is projected to earn between $465 and $475 million in total in the US.

On the international stage, “Moana 2” has also been a hit. It has crossed the $800 million mark in total earnings and has collected $440.60 million overseas. The film was released in theaters on November 29.