Record Holiday Weekend Box Office

The podcast highlights the record-breaking box office numbers from the holiday weekend, showcasing a total of $420 million garnered across U.S. and Canadian theaters. This figure marks a significant increase, with major releases like 'Moana 2' leading the charge by earning $225 million over the five-day period, nearly doubling the previous Thanksgiving record set by 'Frozen 2'. The enthusiastic audience response emphasizes the return of the theatrical market, particularly for event movies designed for cinema. However, despite this record-setting weekend, overall box office figures for 2024 remain down by 11% compared to the previous year, indicating that the industry still faces challenges ahead.