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Zootopia 2 is projected to have a global debut of $500 million, potentially surpassing other family films like Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft in opening sales.
The movies potential success in China could contribute over $200 million to the worldwide total, due to its themes of diversity and acceptance, complete animation, and the casting of Ke Huy Quan as Gary the Snake, which aligns with the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
If Zootopia 2 meets its projected earnings, it would exceed Avatar 2s initial sales, positioning itself as Disneys first genuine global phenomenon since Moana 2 and potentially restoring the studios momentum after several disappointing animation releases.
The film is anticipated to have a broader generational appeal, benefiting from optimal screening availability and targeting families during an extended holiday weekend, setting it apart from films like Avatar 2 that primarily targeted adult audiences with technological ambition.

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Zootopia 2: Aiming for $500M Global Debut, Boosted by Chinese Appeal and Year of the Snake

With Thanksgiving approaching, Disney is preparing to release Zootopia 2, a film generating higher-than-expected attendance estimates. Reviews for Zootopia 2 are now available, showing a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic. Industry experts, including Jordan Ruimy and Deadline, have revised their predictions upward, suggesting the film is poised for an exceptional opening weekend. The movie’s release date is set for November 26 in several territories, including France. Analysts project that Zootopia 2 could gross $500 million worldwide by the end of its first weekend, with $150–175 million coming from North America alone. Zootopia 2’s potential success in China is largely due to recent policy changes limiting the number of foreign films screened, which gives animated features like Zootopia 2 a distinct advantage. Its complete animation, along with its themes of diversity and acceptance, are expected to strongly appeal to Chinese audiences. Experts anticipate the film will earn over $200 million in China, potentially boosted by the casting of Ke Huy Quan as the voice of Gary the Snake, as 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.

Zootopia 2 on Track for $500M+ Global Debut, Outshining Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft in Family Box Office

Such earnings would place Zootopia 2 ahead of other major family film releases of 2025, such as Lilo & Stitch ($361 million) and Minecraft ($313 million), in terms of opening sales. Initial forecasts for North America estimate between $150 and $170 million for the first five days. In China, the film is projected to earn $37 to $42 million on its opening day and up to $200 million over the weekend. This projected success invites comparisons to Avatar 2, which opened to approximately $441 million worldwide in 2022. However, several factors differentiate the two films. Avatar 2 relied heavily on premium 3D showings, had a long run time that limited screenings, and primarily targeted adult audiences with its technological ambition. Zootopia 2 has broader generational appeal, benefits from optimal screening availability, and directly targets families during an extended holiday weekend.

Zootopia 2 Aiming for Record-Breaking Global Debut, Challenging Avatar 2 and Surpassing Original Zootopia

If Zootopia 2 surpasses $500 million during its opening, it would exceed Avatar 2 in initial sales and become the first film since the pandemic to rival Cameron’s film in its early performance. This start would position Zootopia 2 to break records and establish itself as Disney’s first genuine global phenomenon since Moana 2. It could also surpass the original Zootopia, which grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. This potential success is especially important for Disney, which aims to reclaim its position as a leader in family entertainment after several disappointing releases from its animation department. The enduring popularity of the characters, a new story, and a heavily internationalized launch may enable Zootopia 2 to restore the studio’s momentum. In anticipation of the film’s theatrical release, audiences can view part of an interview with the film’s directors, Byron Howard and Jared Bush.

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Official Name	Zootopia 2
Brief Summary	After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Released	November 26, 2025
Duration	107 minutes
Genre	Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure, Mystery
Production Companies	Walt Disney Animation Studios
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Michelle Gomez, David Fane, Joe Anoa'i, Phil Brooks, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilmer Valderrama, Jean Reno, Alan Tudyk, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song, John Leguizamo, Tommy Lister Jr., Maurice LaMarche, Leah Latham, Raymond S. Persi, Jenny Slate, Josh Dallas, Tommy Chong, Auliʻi Cravalho, Michael J. Fox, Dwayne Johnson, Hewitt Bush, Blake Slatkin, Nick DiGiovanni, Tig Notaro, Sasha Piqué Mebarak, Milan Piqué Mebarak, Jake Robards, Robert A. Iger, Daniel V. Graulau, Amanda Gorman, Ed Sheeran, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tiffany Lonsdale, George Pennacchio, Byron Howard, Jared Bush, June Squibb, Rachel House, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Cecily Strong, Allegra Leguizamo, Mario López, Mark Rhino Smith, Josh Gad, Peter Mansbridge, Robert Irwin, David VanTuyle, Anika Noni Rose, Taylen Biggs, Mae Martin, Natalia Adame Mendoza, Emmitt Bush, Merrick Bush, Carrie Liao, Jeremy Milton, Fabienne Rawley
Director	Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Authors	Jared Bush
Producers	Yvett Merino
Ratings	6.5/10 (20 reviews)
Homepage	https://movies.disney.com/zootopia-2

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