Overview
- Trade projections peg the five-day domestic total at $125 million to $150 million, short of last year’s Moana 2 record but still among the holiday’s best.
- Overseas opening is forecast around $135 million to $145 million, with global launch estimates clustering near $260 million to $280 million and Deadline noting potential north of $270 million.
- China delivered an approximately $33.7 million opening day, with Maoyan data reflecting unusually high intent and presales for a Hollywood release.
- Critical reception is strong, with Rotten Tomatoes scores reported around 92%–94% and reviews describing the film as a worthy successor.
- Analysts highlight the franchise’s international pull, boosted by Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia land, as a key factor in outsized overseas expectations.