Zootopia 2 Charges Past $1 Billion Global Box Office in Record Time!
BURBANK, CA — Walt Disney Animation Studios just dropped another billion-dollar bombshell! Their highly anticipated sequel, “Zootopia 2,“ is set to smash past the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office in an astonishing 17 days. This isn’t just a win; it’s a monumental triumph, proving that the world can’t get enough of this vibrant, thoughtful animated universe.
With a jaw-dropping $986.1 million already in the bank ($232.7 million domestic and a staggering $753.4 million internationally), “Zootopia 2” is not only hitting the billion-dollar milestone with incredible speed but also setting some serious records in the process. This makes it the second Motion Picture Association (MPA) $1 billion title of 2025, following Disney’s earlier hit “Lilo & Stitch.” More impressively, it will reach this global benchmark in the shortest amount of time among ALL animated MPA releases and ALL PG-rated films – talk about sprinting to success!
This latest achievement also marks a historic first for Walt Disney Animation Studios: their first back-to-back billion-dollar releases, hot on the heels of last year’s “Moana 2.” The studio now boasts an incredible five billion-dollar titles since 2013, a formidable list that includes “Frozen,” “Frozen 2,” “Moana 2,” the original “Zootopia,” and now its sensational sequel.
Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios, perfectly captured the magic of this moment.
“Everyone at Disney Animation put their heart, soul, and passion into this film to tell a story full of joy, imagination, and incredible thoughtfulness,” Bush said. “This milestone means the world to us, because more than anything, it means audiences are coming to theaters for a shared experience of watching this movie on the big screen, everyone together, from all walks of life around the world – and that is a Zootopia dream come true.“
The writing was on the wall from day one. “Zootopia 2” opened on November 26th to an absolutely record-breaking $559.5 million globally in just five days. This wasn’t just a big opening; it was the highest global animated opening of all time, the highest global debut of 2025, and the highest global opening for any animated film in Disney history! It currently stands as the No. 1 international MPA release of the year, a true testament to its universal appeal. Critics and audiences alike are raving, with a Certified Hot audience score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a stellar A CinemaScore.
While its domestic numbers are impressive, “Zootopia 2 “‘s international performance has been nothing short of phenomenal, particularly in China. The film has shattered historic records there, becoming the country’s highest animated opening of all time for a non-local title, with a massive $272 million. Furthermore, it became the highest-grossing non-local animated film in China in only five days! Today, with an estimated $447 million to date in the country, it stands as the No. 2 MPA release of all time in China, behind only Marvel Studios’ blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame.”
“Zootopia 2” represents more than mere financial success; it stands as a cultural phenomenon, demonstrating that engaging storytelling, lively animation, and a theme of inclusivity strike a profound chord across various cultures. This billion-dollar milestone is a well-earned triumph for the entire Disney Animation team and a celebratory moment for audiences around the globe.
