Disney's Zootopia 2 Roars to $556 Million Global Box Office, Setting Record-Breaking Debut

Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel produced by The Walt Disney Company, delivered a spectacular global box office performance with $556 million in revenue since its Wednesday release. The family-friendly animated film, featuring anthropomorphic animals in a vibrant city setting, earned $156 million during the Thanksgiving holiday in North America alone, with $96 million earned over the three-day weekend.

International markets largely fueled the success, contributing approximately $400 million, with China leading the charge at $272 million—nearly half of the total global haul. This marks the second-highest opening for a U.S. film in China, only behind Avengers: Endgame, and sets new records for an animated feature in the country.

Additionally, Zootopia 2 holds the fourth highest worldwide debut in box office history, trailing only major franchises like Avengers and Spider-Man. Its success reflects strong audience demand for family-oriented content amid a challenging year for global cinemas.

Key Highlights:

$556 million total global box office during opening period

$156 million earned in North America over Thanksgiving

$400 million from international markets, with China contributing $272 million

Fourth highest worldwide debut ever for any film, highest for an animated film

Second best U.S. film opening in China after Avengers: Endgame

Solidifies Disney’s dominance in family and animated entertainment globally

Sources: Reuters, NBC News, Variety, Hollywood Reporter​