Overview
- Disney’s animated sequel returned to the top of the North American box office with an estimated $26.3 million weekend, lifting its domestic total to about $259 million.
- Global grosses have climbed to roughly $1.13 billion, making it the year’s highest‑earning Hollywood release ahead of Lilo & Stitch.
- China contributed an estimated $500.6 million to date, marking one of the strongest modern runs there for a studio title and placing the film second all time among Hollywood releases in that market.
- The film crossed the $1 billion global milestone in approximately 17 days, the fastest pace ever for a PG‑rated animated movie.
- Competitors trailed as Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 fell to around $19.5 million in its second weekend, Wicked: For Good added about $8.6 million, and James L. Brooks’ Ella McCay opened weakly at roughly $2.1 million.