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Zootopia 2 Opens to $556 Million Over Thanksgiving, Setting Animated and Global Records

Powered by exceptional Chinese turnout, the family sequel set opening benchmarks that recalibrate Disney’s year-end box-office outlook.

[L-R] Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) in Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia 2."
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Disney's "Zootopia 2" earned $96.8 million over the three-day weekend, surpassing its predecessor, 2016's "Zootopia," which opened to roughy $75 million.

Overview

  • Disney’s sequel grossed an estimated $556 million worldwide in five days, including $156 million in North America and $400 million overseas, ranking as the fourth-biggest global opening ever.
  • China delivered $272 million across the frame and a $104 million single day that topped Avengers: Endgame for the highest one-day haul for a Hollywood release there.
  • In North America, the film earned $96.8 million for the Friday–Sunday period and $156 million for the five-day, the second-best Thanksgiving launch on record behind Moana 2, per studio estimates.
  • Universal’s Wicked: For Good added roughly $92–93 million over five days and sits at $270.4 million domestic and $393.3 million worldwide after 10 days.
  • Reviews and audience scores are strong (91% critics, 95% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, an A CinemaScore, and 9.7/10 on Maoyan), with final official tallies due Monday as Comscore reconciles holiday receipts.