In an astounding turn of events, Walt Disney Animation Studios has achieved its biggest domestic animation debut ever with the release of Moana 2. This enchanting sequel made waves during its three-day weekend debut, bringing in an impressive $135.5 million, with a staggering five-day total reaching $221 million. These figures set new benchmarks, shattering the previous record held by Frozen II in 2019, which debuted with $130.2 million over three days and $163.8 million over five days.

Disney is celebratory, announcing an array of new records for the film: - The Biggest Thanksgiving Weekend of All Time - The Biggest Thanksgiving Debut - The Highest Thanksgiving Day Box Office at $28 million - The Most Profitable Black Friday at $54.5 million - The Biggest Five-Day Opening of All Time.

The claim of the biggest five-day opening has surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie's previous record of $204.6 million; however, it did not surpass the five-day opening of The Lion King remake, which grossed $243.2 million due to different interpretations of “Hollywood accounting.”

Moana 2 not only marks a significant triumph for Disney but also serves as a welcomed success for the animation studio after recent disappointments with films such as Wish and Strange World. Its three-day launch places it fifth among animated film openings in history, following iconic titles such as The Lion King ($191.8m) and Incredibles 2 ($182.7m).

Internationally, the film is also performing exceptionally well, with $165 million reported from overseas markets. This global total brings its first weekend box office haul to a remarkable $386 million. Notably, France emerged as the top foreign contributor, bringing in $18.8 million, marking the highest animated opening weekend in that region’s history. The film also achieved the second-highest animated weekend openings in both Italy and Brazil.

In a landmark performance, Walt Disney Animation Studios recorded their best launch ever across the Latin American region, along with astounding results in 30 individual markets worldwide, including France, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.

The breakdown of top foreign markets showed: - France: $18.8 million - U.K.: $15.5 million - Mexico: $11.1 million - Germany: $10.5 million - Italy: $9.3 million - South Korea: $9.1 million - Australia: $8.3 million - Brazil: $7.5 million - China: $6.5 million - Spain: $5.5 million.

As audiences around the globe flock to theaters, Moana 2 not only reinvigorates Disney's animation legacy but hints at a bright future filled with potential sequels, expanded universes, and new captivating stories. Prepare for waves of excitement!