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Moana 2 Surpasses 5 Billion Yen in Box Office Revenue in Japan, Driven by Musical Numbers and Repeat Viewers

Moana 2, the latest Disney animated film, has attracted 3.78 million viewers and surpassed 5 billion yen (approximately 50.4 billion yen, including early screenings on December 5) in box office revenue in Japan as of February 2.


A scene from Moana 2

A scene from Moana 2. (C) 2025 Disney. All Rights Reserved.


A Record-Breaking Global Success

In the United States, Moana 2 set the record for the highest box office revenue during a five-day opening period in movie history. Its worldwide box office earnings have exceeded $1.036 billion (approximately 161.4 billion yen), making it a massive global hit.


A Historic Milestone in Disney Japan's Box Office Records

Following the phenomenal success of the Frozen series, Moana 2 has become the third-highest-grossing Disney animated film in Japan. The film continues to perform strongly and is on track to surpass the 5.16 billion yen earnings of its predecessor, Moana (2017 Japan release).


A Film Enjoyed by All Generations

Beyond families and couples, a significant number of teenagers and young adults have been seen watching the film in groups, demonstrating its broad appeal across different generations.


A scene from Moana 2

A scene from Moana 2. (C) 2025 Disney. All Rights Reserved.


The Power of Repeat Viewings

According to Walt Disney Japan, one of the major driving factors behind the film’s success is its high number of repeat viewers. On social media, fans have shared comments such as:

"It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a movie multiple times."
"This is my 17th viewing!"
"I usually rewatch a movie three times at most, so seeing Moana nine times is incredible!"


Memorable Musical Numbers That Keep Fans Coming Back

One of the biggest reasons audiences continue to revisit Moana 2 is its captivating musical numbers, sung by Moana and her companions, which leave a lasting emotional impact.

Some of the standout songs include:
🎵 "Beyond – Koyeteyukou" – Moana’s song about her internal struggles as she prepares for a dangerous journey, torn between leaving her loved ones and pushing forward.
🎵 "Dekirusa! Chiefu!" – A powerful rap-style number where Maui encourages Moana when she feels down.
🎵 "Kaettekita, Hontou no Watashi ni" – A song celebrating the joy of embracing one’s true self.
🎵 "Mayoe!" – A powerful performance by Matangi, the entity that tempts Moana.
🎵 "Saikou no Sekai" – A lively adventure anthem sung by Moana, Moni, and Loto, celebrating the excitement of their greatest journey.

These emotionally stirring and dynamic musical performances provide new discoveries with every rewatch, adding to the film’s charm.


Source : ORICON NEWS

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