Bob Mondello

Sailing past last year's lackluster holiday box office numbers was always going to be easy, but it looks as if Disney's Moana 2 is riding a wave that is lifting all boats. The Disney Princess has already taken in $57 million at North American box offices, on its way to an estimated $175 million for the full holiday weekend. That is easily the highest Thanksgiving total ever.

Sailing past last year's lackluster holiday box office numbers was always going to be easy, but it looks as if Disney's Moana 2 is riding a wave that is lifting all boats. The Disney Princess has already taken in $57 million at North American box offices, on its way to an estimated $175 million for the full holiday weekend. That is easily the highest Thanksgiving total ever.

Wicked Part 1 and Gladiator 2 also remain strong in their second weeks. Together, they'll add another $140 million or so, meaning the total for all films over the holidays will pretty easily eclipse 2018's all-time record of $314 million. Bob Mondello, NPR News.

Wicked Part 1 and Gladiator 2 also remain strong in their second weeks. Together, they'll add another $140 million or so, meaning the total for all films over the holidays will pretty easily eclipse 2018's all-time record of $314 million. Bob Mondello, NPR News.