Moana 2 and Wicked Lead Weekend Box Office

Disney's 'Moana 2' continues to lead the North American box office, grossing $26.6 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $337.5 million. Following closely is Universal's 'Wicked', which earned $22.5 million, marking its strong performance with a total of $359 million domestically. Conversely, Columbia Pictures' 'Kraven the Hunter' opened with a disappointing $11 million, significantly lower than industry expectations for a superhero film, reflecting a decline in the genre's popularity. Meanwhile, 'Gladiator II' added $7.8 million, nearing a total of $146 million domestically. The animated adaptation 'Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' struggled in fifth place with just $4.6 million. Overall, the holiday season is anticipated to boost box office revenues as major releases approach.