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To understand just how far Wish has fallen short, we can compare its early numbers to historic Thanksgiving openings:
Frozen: $93 million
Ralph Breaks the Internet: $84 million
Moana: $82 million
Toy Story 2 (1995): $280 million overall, but comparable in terms of relative performance during Thanksgiving
In contrast, early estimates suggest Wish might only secure $38–$43 million during its opening weekend—numbers more in line with earlier, underwhelming animated films like Encanto ($50 million) or The Good Dinosaur ($55 million) during similar periods.