Box office results for November 27, 2024, highlight the successful debut of Moana 2, which garnered 456,273 admissions. In Fanfare followed with 100,699 admissions, while Heretic secured third place with 24,539. The Christmas Balls attracted 10,143 viewers, kicking off the holiday comedy season. Other notable films include Grand Tour, Rabia, and a documentary on Leni Riefenstahl. The competition faces challenges as Moana 2’s strong performance reshapes the box office landscape ahead of the holiday season.
Box Office Highlights for November 27, 2024
1 – Moana 2: 456,273 admissions
2 – In Fanfare: 100,699 admissions (including 52,669 in previews)
3 – Heretic: 24,539 admissions (including 14,719 in previews)
4 – The Christmas Balls: 10,143 admissions (including 1,584 in previews)
5 – Grand Tour: 6,082 admissions
6 – Rabia: 5,871 admissions (including 4,226 in previews)
7 – The Great Christmas of Animals: 5,305 admissions (including 2,773 in previews)
8 – The Queens of Drama: 4,796 admissions (including 3,501 in previews)
9 – Leni Riefenstahl, the Light and the Shadows: 3,054 admissions (including 2,067 in previews)
10 – The Beautiful Estate: 2,419 admissions (including 2,350 in previews)
11 – Krishnamurti, the Revolution of Silence: 143 admissions
12 – The Terrorist (Re-release): 70 admissions
13 – Storm in Washington (Re-release): 25 admissions
14 – Nelly & Nadine: 23 admissions
15 – Architecton: 22 admissions
16 – It Happens: 10 admissions
17 – Arlempdes, The Legend of the First Castle of the Loire: 8 admissions
18 – A Holy Family: 3 admissions
Key Takeaways from the Opening Day
The much-anticipated Moana 2 has made a spectacular debut in theaters, as expected. Contrary to the usual trend of viewers waiting for the holiday season to catch the latest Disney release, the film drew an impressive 456,273 admissions on Wednesday, November 27. This figure significantly surpasses the initial performance of the first installment, which garnered 311,041 admissions back in 2015.
Moana 2 is already set to achieve remarkable success, considering its predecessor attracted a whopping 5,673,236 viewers and became one of the most-watched films in history on streaming platforms. With the creative team of David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller at the helm, there is a strong possibility that this sequel may eclipse other recent hits like Inside Out 2 and A Little Something Extra, especially with the holiday boost on the horizon.
When comparing opening day statistics, Moana 2 outshines its peers. While Pixar’s Inside Out 2 holds the record for the best opening of 2024 with 527,504 admissions (including previews), it recorded 297,681 admissions on its release day, which is substantially lower than Moana 2’s strong showing. Despicable Me 4 also trailed behind with 208,874 admissions on its opening day. Moana 2’s impressive start signals a likely shake-up in the annual box office rankings as we approach the end of the year.
In the face of such a dominant release, the competition is left scrambling for a share of the audience. Notably, In Fanfare has managed to attract 100,699 admissions (including previews), which, while significantly lower than Moana 2, indicates a promising start for Emmanuel Courcol’s social comedy. Its predecessor, A Triumph, had opened with 143,968 admissions in a more challenging environment back in September 2021.
Meanwhile, the horror flick Heretic, featuring Hugh Grant in an unexpected role, has secured third place with 24,539 admissions, benefiting from strong word-of-mouth and curiosity surrounding the film. It stands a good chance of surpassing the 373,152 admissions achieved by Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. back in September 2015.
In a festive spirit, The Christmas Balls kicked off the holiday comedy season, attracting 10,143 viewers. This film, featuring Kad Merad, Valérie Bonneton, and Noémie Lvovsky, is positioned well to entertain audiences throughout the festive period.
As we look at the remaining films, Grand Tour and Rabia illustrate a diverse offering, with the former receiving accolades at Cannes and the latter addressing contemporary issues. The documentary on Leni Riefenstahl also finds its place among the top contenders, while The Beautiful Estate leads with excellent averages per screen. The landscape of cinema is vibrant, and the holiday season promises to deliver exciting cinematic experiences for audiences.
Figure: CBO – Box Office