Zootopia 2: A Stratospheric Launch, Disney’s 2025 Christmas Film Writes Its History

Zootopia 2’s Global Debut Shatters Records, Securing Fourth-Highest Opening Weekend Ever in Animation

After several days of anticipation, Disney’s Zootopia 2 has exceeded expectations, securing $556 million worldwide in its first five days. This is a massive achievement, and Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, expressed pride in the studio’s success. Zootopia 2 officially arrives in U.S. theaters on November 26, 2025. Disney typically keeps movies in theaters for at least 45 days before releasing them on Disney+, but a streaming release date has not yet been announced. This opening surpasses the Chinese film Ne Zha 2, which earned $431 million earlier in the year. Zootopia 2 now holds the fourth-highest opening weekend of all films, behind Avengers: Endgame ($1.2 billion), Avengers: Infinity War ($640 million), and Spiderman: No Way Home ($600 million). It is the first animated film to surpass $500 million in its opening weekend, outperforming Frozen II, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Inside Out 2. Disney now accounts for eight of the top ten animated openings, demonstrating its strength in the animation industry.

Zootopia 2’s Meteoric Global Debut Eclipses Records, Aiming to Top Disney Animation’s Box Office Success

Disney strategically chose the U.S. release date to coincide with Thanksgiving, where the film earned $156 million in five days, including $96.8 million over the weekend, across nearly 4,000 screens. The film’s most significant success occurred in China, generating $272 million in five days—nearly half of its global total and the largest opening for a Hollywood film in China since the pandemic. France also contributed significantly, with 253,488 tickets sold on opening day and over a million within three days, making it the third-highest-grossing country behind China and the U.S. Initial predictions estimated between $450–480 million in revenue; the film ultimately surpassed these estimates. Its performance is expected to continue until the release of Avatar 3. Zootopia 2 has received positive reviews, earning a CinemaScore of A and 91% positive reviews in the U.S. The film demonstrates that compelling stories can still thrive in theaters. If this trend continues, Zootopia 2 could surpass the original film’s $1 billion gross from 2016 and potentially become Disney Animation’s most profitable film. Zootopia 2’s exceptional launch, with over $556 million worldwide in just five days, sets a new global benchmark for animated film openings.

In Case You Missed It

As we gear up for another weekend of cinematic excitement, let’s take a moment to celebrate the animated magic that’s been captivating audiences worldwide. Marcus Thompson’s recent analysis on Players for Life hints at a monumental start for Zootopia 2, set to debut this Friday with an astonishing $500 million global box office projection, threatening records held by Avatar 2 and Lilo & Stitch Zootopia 2: Set for a $500 Million Global Box Office Debut, Surpassing Avatar 2!. Ahmed Hassan’s latest, “Disney Releases Massive Hit Animated Film Finally” Disney Releases Massive Hit Animated Film Finally dives into the critical and commercial success of Zootropolis 2, with audiences raving about its hilarious and heartwarming storytelling, earning it a stellar Rotten Tomatoes rating and an off-the-charts Popcornmeter score. So why not take a break from live-action thrillers this weekend and immerse yourself in the joyful world of animation?