Moana 2 is on the brink of a historic feat, poised to secure the #3 spot among the highest-grossing films of 2024 and ensure that the top three films are all from Disney. As the animated sequel nears the global total of Despicable Me 4, it’s inching closer to a monumental achievement, despite a slight slowdown at the U.S. box office due to competition from new releases, including Nosferatu, which has outperformed Moana 2 in recent days. Let’s break down the details!
Current Box Office Battle: Moana 2 vs Despicable Me 4
As of now, the top three highest-grossing films of 2024 are Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Despicable Me 4. However, Moana 2 is set to change this dynamic and climb into the #3 spot, surpassing Despicable Me 4.
Despicable Me 4 earned a solid $361.00 million in North America and $608.17 million overseas, with a worldwide total of $969.18 million. Despite predictions that it would surpass $1 billion, the film couldn’t reach that mark, likely due to competition from Deadpool 3. Nonetheless, Despicable Me 4 still remains in the #3 spot for 2024—at least for now.
Moana 2’s Progress: Nearing $1 Billion
According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Moana 2 has performed impressively despite facing more competition from PG-rated films in the U.S. On its 7th Thursday, the film earned $602K, marking a dip of around 83.3% from the previous week, but it has already amassed a domestic total of $428.4 million. The film is on track to surpass Toy Story 4 as the 7th highest-grossing animated film of all time in the U.S. It’s expected to finish its run in North America with $465-$475 million.
Overseas, Moana 2 has generated $535.73 million, bringing its worldwide total to $964.1 million. With only $6 million left to surpass Despicable Me 4, Moana 2 is poised to claim the #3 spot and cement Disney’s dominance in the box office this year.
Top Grossing Films of 2024 (as of now)
- Inside Out 2: $1.69 billion
- Deadpool & Wolverine: $1.33 billion
- Despicable Me 4: $969.18 million
- Moana 2: Expected to surpass $969 million soon
What’s Next?
Moana 2 will likely surpass Despicable Me 4 this weekend, achieving a major milestone for Disney and securing its place as the third highest-grossing film of 2024. With this, all three of the top films of the year will belong to Disney, a testament to the studio's dominance in animated filmmaking.
The film was released in theaters on November 29, 2024, and has captivated audiences worldwide ever since.
