'Zootopia 2' breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2 surpassed 2019's Frozen 2 to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on December 31, marking a bright spot in 2025 when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels.

The animated sequel is the fifth Walt Disney Animation Studios film to cross $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion approximately) globally, grossing around $1.46 billion at the box office after its strong US Thanksgiving weekend opening.

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The film's success has been fueled by an extraordinary reception in China, where Zootopia 2 has grossed over $560 million. The sequel dominated its opening weekend in China, capturing approximately 95 per cent of all movie ticket sales.

Zootopia 2 launched Hollywood's crucial holiday season with an estimated $556 million in global ticket sales in the opening weekend. The film reunites rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde in a new adventure through the bustling animal metropolis.

With global box office still falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, the sequel's success has been a welcome relief to the studio and theater owners banking on packed shows during the year's second-busiest moviegoing season.