Day one of Moana 2's international release was a real wave-maker, raking in $8. 8M from just 10 countries. Imagine this: it's not even a major holiday period outside the US, yet these numbers are making big splashes. In France, the animated flick smashed records, scoring the second-highest opening day of the year and beating out huge hits like Frozen 2 and Incredibles 2. Indonesia saw an even more impressive start — the biggest animated launch day ever!

Now, let's zoom out. Through Wednesday, the global box office total sits pretty at $66. 3M. And this isn't even the peak of it yet. Experts predict that by Sunday, that number could easily hit $100M. Tough snow in Korea didn't halt the film's success either — it still managed to grab the third-best opening day for a Disney/Pixar release.

Italy and the Philippines weren't far behind, posting some of the best launch days ever for Disney animations. It's a comparable story across the board: Moana 2 is crushing it. But what makes this film's debut so notable? Well, it's outperforming its predecessor and other high-profile animations in nearly every market.

As for the rest of the international rollout, today marks the entry of Germany, Mexico, Australia, and Brazil into the Moana 2 hype. By Friday, the UK, Spain, and China are joining the party. By the end of the opening session, about 90% of the international markets will be showing Moana 2. Only Japan waits until December 6th.

Moana 2's Splash in France & Indonesia Lights Up Global Box Office

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