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Zootopia 2” Roars to $556 Million Debut as China Drives Records and Pet-Friendly Screenings Trend

Analysts are watching for sustained holds to show whether the sequel can reach a billion dollars.

Overview

  • Five-day global grosses reached $556 million, the biggest animated opening on record and the fourth-largest worldwide debut overall.
  • China led with about $272 million in five days, setting new marks for an imported film and topping a prior single-day benchmark associated with Avengers: Endgame.
  • North America delivered $156 million across the extended Thanksgiving frame, ranking as the second-best Thanksgiving opening on record.
  • Premium formats were a standout, with $24.5 million in international IMAX receipts, including $20.5 million from China alone.
  • Chinese cinemas drew viral attention for pet-friendly screenings that allowed dogs, a move that delighted some viewers and drew criticism from others over animal welfare concerns.