“Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That, combined with “Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” made for an unprecedented weekend in cinemas and a confluence of blockbusters more like what’s often found in late December.

"Moana 2," the sequel to the animated Disney musical about a spunky Polynesian teenager who embarks on seafaring adventures, scored a sensational and record $220 million opening over the long

Studio estimates Sunday show that, combined with ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II,’ the unexpected splash by ‘Moana 2’ made for an unprecedented weekend in cinemas