The reviews aren’t great but it doesn’t matter.
Disney’s “Moana 2” is their biggest opening for one of their animated films. It’s also the fourth highest opening for an animated film from anyone.
Total last night plus Tuesday’s previews is a stunning $57 million.
Families obviously went in droves, many will go again. Is it good? Who cares? It’s the “Moana” brand and apparently it looks great even if the story isn’t too different from the 2016 original.
The whole run from Tuesday through this Sunday could hit the $175 milliom target.
But what about “Wicked” and “Gladiator II”? They’re doing fine, but nothing like “Moana 2.”
Meantime, “The Piano Lesson” is playing on Netflix and it’s must see for adults of discerning taste. It’s like a throwback to actual acting, writing, and directing. Michael Potts steals the show, just as he did on Broadway.
