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AfterJungle Cruise,Black Adam, andRed One‘s underwhelming response at the box office The Rock needed a project to tide him over before the year ends. Recent news suggestsMoana 2could be his hail mary, aiming to champion 2024’s box office.
Excitement for Disney’s ventures has dwindled in recent years due to its several failed projects. The disaster that wasWishscared fans off of upcoming sequels which just looked like another shallow attempt at cash-grab. However, the Auli’i Cravalho starrer has the two biggest arsenals in its kitty, nostalgia and animation.
It is finally Dwayne Johnson’s time to shine
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnsonhas seen some unfortunate years in the industry with his past ventures that were unable to impress the audience or critics. In 2021, the actor might have been trying to replicate the success he enjoyed viaJumanji: Welcome to the JunglewithJungle Cruise.
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Unfortunately, not evenEmily Bluntcould save that movie from turning out to be a massive miss. Later on, the news of Johnson joining the DC Extended Universe elicited mixed reactions from fans which majorly scaled to curiosity.Black Adamwas supposed to be a new direction for the franchise but it missed the target by so far that soonJames Gunnannounced his plans for a reboot.
TheSkyscraperactor might have expected a spectacular comeback with theChris EvansandLucy Liu-ledRed Onebut even that movie received a negative response. In the end, he couldn’t quite replicate the glory he once enjoyed through theFast & Furiousfranchise, that is until now.
Although Disney fans grew frustrated with its repeated follies and unasked for sequels no one can deny their pull.Moana 2can be considered a safe sequel that could eventually make way for more installments under the banner.
What makesMoana 2different?
Based solely on the memory of the first film, the new movie could earn sufficient revenue but it has other safety measures. Critics and reviewers expected theAuli’i Cravalhostarrer to rule the box office during the Thanksgiving holidays.
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According to a report byVariety, the David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Mille directorial movie is expected to earn anywhere between $135 million to $145 million during the initial release. This figure could experience a substantial increase if the film manages to create a positive buzz after the first few reviews.
‘MOANA 2’ is tracking to earn $225M+ in its worldwide box office opening weekend.For comparison, ‘INSIDE OUT 2’ opened to $295M.pic.twitter.com/wyDV5azAIv
As per an in-depth review byDiscussing Films, what the movie lacks in its plot is made up by the beautiful animation. The glittery oceans, picturesque landscapes, and a larger star cast might end up enticing viewers into forgiving its shortcomings.
TheRed Noticeactor’s role as the demigod Maui was celebrated and loved by the masses after the first movie was released. Maybe this Disney sequel will finally end up giving Johnson the win he had been looking forward to.
Moana 2is currently available to watch in theatres.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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