Zootopia 2 Box Office Stampedes Toward $1 Billion as Asian Markets Hold Strong

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The box office performance of Zootopia 2 is a major surprise this holiday season. The Disney animated film is quickly approaching $1 billion in earnings, driven by unexpectedly strong ticket sales in Asia.

Everyone thought this movie would be a typical sequel, but it’s become a huge international success – especially in China, where it’s performing far beyond what any Hollywood studio predicted for this year.

Box office reports show Zootopia 2 earned a huge 417.7 million yuan ($59.08 million) on its second Saturday in China. This represents a drop of only 43% from the previous weekend. Experts now predict the film will make between $120 and $121 million over its second weekend – an impressive result given the competition from other movies and limited showtimes.

The film’s success drove its earnings in China to 2.78 billion yuan, exceeding the total box office revenue of films like Avengers: Infinity War, Furious 7, and The Fate of the Furious. This quickly made the sequel the second-highest-grossing Hollywood movie ever in China, behind only Avengers: Endgame with 4.25 billion yuan.

Wow, just when I thought Zootopia 2 couldn’t get any bigger, it’s absolutely crushing records! The film has now been seen by over 70 million people in China, which puts it at number three all-time, surpassing huge hits like Titanic, Infinity War, and Furious 7. And if things keep going this well, it’s poised to jump ahead of Fast & Furious 8 very soon. Experts are even predicting it could challenge Endgame for the top spot as early as next weekend! It’s incredible – only one other Hollywood movie has ever made over $400 million there, and Zootopia 2 is about to join that exclusive club. This is a massive success story!

Japan Delivers Record-Breaking Results

China isn’t the only market fueling the film’s historic run.

Zootopia 2 had a fantastic opening weekend in Japan, earning $5.3 million on Saturday alone. This is the third-highest Saturday total for any Hollywood film released since the pandemic began, and the biggest opening Saturday ever for a Disney animated movie in the country. So far, the film has made $8.1 million in Japan, and audiences have given it a very positive rating of 4.3 out of 5 – better than many of Disney’s recent animated films.

If a movie performs well in Japan – meeting or beating predictions – it usually means it will continue to be popular for a long time. Current trends suggest people will keep going to see it in the weeks ahead.

South Korea Continues the Momentum

South Korea is also seeing strong box office numbers, with Zootopia 2 earning another $3.75 million on Saturday. After eleven days in theaters, the film has now grossed $22.4 million, and is performing better than anticipated despite a slight dip in attendance after its opening weekend.

Across China, Japan, South Korea, and nearby countries, Zootopia is quickly becoming one of the biggest box office hits of 2025.

A Global Run Powered by Character Appeal and World-Building

The new Zootopia movie came out on November 26th and brings back Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde to solve a new case. This time, they’re investigating a reptile named Gary De Snake and a missing item that connects to the beginning of Zootopia’s history. The story explores the city’s hidden past, unresolved issues between Judy and Nick, and seems to be very popular with viewers around the world.

Disney animated sequels usually do well in theaters, but Zootopia 2 has been a surprisingly big hit internationally. While the film is doing well in the U.S., it’s the strong performance in Asian markets, especially China, that has made it a massive success worldwide.

The Path to $1 Billion Looks Clear

Now expected to earn over $1 billion worldwide, Zootopia 2 is performing exceptionally well, especially in China, where it’s on track to exceed $400 million, and in Japan, where it’s breaking records. South Korea is also contributing to the film’s success with steady numbers. This sequel is a much-needed global hit for Disney and is quickly becoming one of their most successful animated films in years.

Perhaps even more significantly, the film’s success changes how we view the potential of animated movies in international markets – particularly given the current uncertainty of movie theaters.

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2025-12-07 19:00