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Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1 Billion in 17 Days, Setting Speed Record for Animated and PG Films

China’s turnout propelled the sequel to Disney Animation’s first back-to-back billion-dollar run.

Overview

  • Disney says the film cleared the milestone on day 17 after reaching $232.7 million in North America and $753.4 million overseas heading into Friday.
  • China delivered a $272 million opening for a non-local animated title and has contributed about $447 million to date, ranking as the market’s No. 2 MPA release.
  • The sequel launched with a $559.5 million five-day global debut, the biggest animated opening ever and the largest worldwide animated start in Disney history.
  • It is 2025’s second Hollywood release to surpass $1 billion after Lilo & Stitch and joins China’s Ne Zha 2 among the year’s billion-dollar earners.
  • Executives and industry analysts credit broad family attendance, with PG-rated films leading 2025’s domestic box office category by revenue.