The combination of the animated sequel, the history-making 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' is delivering an unparalleled post-pandemic victory at the box office.

"Moana 2"—starring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—brings in big numbers in its box office debut, followed by strong returns for "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2."

Moana 2' continued its record-breaking box office run, earning $28 million on Thanksgiving, as 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' also performed well.