From Thanksgiving crowds to global fans, “Zootopia 2” didn’t just break records — it became a worldwide moment of joy.
“Zootopia 2” isn’t just a movie success — it’s a global celebration. Disney’s animated sequel has officially hopped past “Inside Out 2” to become Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time, with an astonishing $1.7 billion worldwide.
For families, longtime fans, and new viewers alike, the return to the bustling animal metropolis felt like coming home. Released just ahead of Thanksgiving, the film opened with $156 million in North America and $559.5 million globally in only five days. From there, the momentum never slowed.
Today, the movie has earned $390 million domestically and a massive $1.31 billion overseas, making it the ninth-biggest global release in box office history.
It now sits behind blockbuster giants like “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
One of the most remarkable chapters of “Zootopia 2’s” success story is China. At a time when Hollywood films have struggled in the market, audiences there showed up in a big way.
The sequel has earned $619 million in China alone, making it the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film ever released in the country, just behind “Avengers: Endgame.”
The film also raced into the record books, becoming the fastest animated Hollywood release — and the quickest PG-rated movie — to cross the $1 billion mark globally.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, “Zootopia 2” reunites rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and smooth-talking fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). This time, they’re chasing a mystery tied to a new reptilian resident, voiced by Ke Huy Quan.
Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman credited fans worldwide for the milestone, praising the filmmakers and animation team for creating a story that “connects so deeply with audiences everywhere.”
While Disney hasn’t announced “Zootopia 3” yet, fans are already wondering when they’ll return to this world again.
After a run like this, one thing feels clear: Zootopia isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
