There has currently been much box office buzz surrounding the latest movie releases, here is what you need to know for your next movie theater trip.
Moana 2
The motion picture movie Moana 2 hit theaters on Thanksgiving eve.
After being released Moana 2, the sequel to the very popular 2016 film Moana broke records.
The following week of its release Moana 2 made $52 million in gross revenue, making it one of the top five highest- grossing movies of the year.
The movie follows Moana who is voiced by Auli’i Cravalho as she journeys across the ocean with her crew into uncharted, dangerous territory in order to save the lineage of her island and others.
Starring Dwayne Johsons as Maui and soundtrack by Mark Mancina, Emily bear, Opetaia Foa’i who give a different musical touch to the sequel compared to Lin Manuel Miranda’s composition in the first movie.
Moana 2 is a fun, vibrant and light hearted movie great for all-ages.
Gladiator II
Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal, Danzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nelson, takes place 16 years after the death of Maximus in the first Gladiator movie.
The movie follows Luciase as he enters the Roman arena to fight as a gladiator, and follow his ancestors footsteps in restoring strength and honor to Rome.
The film is both violent and bloody, and explores themes such as corruption, vengeance, and honor.
Gladiator II is a must-watch movie for any action lover that will have the viewer on the edge of their seat.
Wicked
Wicked is a movie adaptation of the beginning act of the popular broadway musical Wicked.
Starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the story follows Elphaba as she discovers who she is and her own inner strength.
The estimated movie budget was $150 million, a large portion of the money going into the set production, set producer, and Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley planted nine million real tulips to bring Munchkinland to life.
The immersive set designs allow the viewer to transform and teleport into the land of Oz.
From motion pictures, to magic, and Rome the big screen has it all this season, explore the transformative power of cinema by enjoying one of these new releases in theaters this year.
