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Zootopia 2’ Nears $1 Billion Overseas as China Fuels $1.3 Billion Global Run

The Disney sequel’s international-first surge has propelled the studio to its strongest box office year since before the pandemic.

Overview

  • Industry tallies place the film around $1.28–$1.3 billion worldwide roughly a month after release, with about $993 million from international markets and roughly $539 million from China.
  • North American grosses reached $287.5 million after 27 days and are projected to clear $300 million around Christmas, with the film posting the biggest fourth Tuesday ever for a Thanksgiving animation.
  • Zootopia 2 is tracking to become only the second animated title to earn $1 billion overseas, a milestone previously achieved by Inside Out 2.
  • The sequel is currently the highest-grossing American release of 2025, reflecting unusually strong turnout in China and solid legs elsewhere abroad.
  • Disney has surpassed $6 billion in global box office for 2025, its best year since before COVID-19, bolstered by Zootopia 2 alongside hits like Lilo & Stitch.