Moana 2 Budget and Salary Revealed: Here’s How Much Each Cast Member Earned for the Sequel
- Moana 2 released recently and broke Thanksgiving day records
- It's made with a budget of $150 million with Dwayne Johnson taking home $20 million
- The movie is predicted to make more as families swarm to the theatres.
Delighting kids and families worldwide, Moana 2 recently surfed into theatres, taking the titular character’s story further into the future. As Moana fights traditions and breaks rules to discover what lies beyond the reef once again, Maui joins her on the expedition and sings his way into fans’ hearts yet again.
The musical animated movie features the central Moana cast including Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, returning to their iconic characters. The real question is whether the sequel will be able to gross as much as the original flick did. Let’s find out the budget and other financial details for better clarity.
What is the budget of Moana 2?
Moana 2 has been reportedly made with a total budget of $150 million. Disney movies usually are the key to unlocking the potential of cinemas since they make for an excellent outing for children with their parents.
Along with poignant stories, the movies often leave viewers with a heartwarming message that stays with them long after the credits roll. The budget of Moana 2 is pretty decent considering it’s an animated sequel. The stars were paid for the voice they lent to the characters while the studio took care of the animation and other nuances of the flick.
How much did the actors of Moana 2 get paid?
Moana 2 is set for success as the movie already has a great fan base with more younger audiences keenly waiting to immerse themselves in that island life and get a slice of joy with the islanders. Considering the high potential of the animated flick, the star cast was paid in tandem to the audience they pulled into theatres.
Auli’i Cravalho is gradually climbing the Hollywood ladder and was paid $2 million for her role in Moana 2. The demigod actor Dwayne Johnson took home a massive sum of $20 million for the sequel. Other actors who voiced the secondary characters in Moana 2 were paid less than $1 million since they didn’t have as many dialogues.
Another standout aspect of the sequel is Johnson’s daughters, Tiana and Jasmine, making their Hollywood debuts with their dad’s hit sequel. Their roles remain unknown but they are reportedly earning $1,158 for a day’s work in Moana 2.
What is the box office prediction for Moana 2?
Fans have huge expectations from Moana 2 considering how excited everyone was over the announcement of the sequel. With the original cast returning, the story being appropriately linked to the original, and a live action already in the works, Moana 2 has huge shoes to fill as the masses expect to be wowed by the story.
To be called a blockbuster at the box office, Moana 2 has to earn $300 million. The box office opening of the movie has been splendid, collecting about $28 million on the first day, breaking Thanksgiving day records and taking full advantage of the holiday season. It seems like Moana 2 might just start making a profit soon as Forbes suggests the movie can earn $300 million worldwide this weekend alone.
The popularity of Disney movies is anyway unmatched and with a worldwide theatrical release, Moana 2 is on the path to raking in the big bucks. Moreover, the movie will inevitably land on the streaming platform in a few weeks after the release, further enabling it to make more money.
Moana 2 is playing in cinemas across the world.
