Moana 2‘s historic weekend at the box office is not only filling Disney's coffers but bolstering its case for an Oscar nomination. The movie has shattered record after record since its launch on Thanksgiving eve,

Part 1″ and “Gladiator II” fueled the “highest-grossing Thanksgiving ever at the box office,” according to NBC News. The three movies brought in a combined $420 million to the box office during Thanksgiving weekend — surpassing the previous record of $315.

Critics can’t sink Moana 2. Disney’s animated musical sailed into theaters Wednesday on a wave of tepid reviews, which haven’t impacted ticket sales: the movie’s $13.8 million in Tuesday previews set a record for Walt Disney Animation Studios and the second-best for an animated title behind Pixar’s Incredibles 2 ($18.