Zootopia 2 Breaks Animated Film Record With $556 Million Global Opening Weekend

Disney’s Zootopia 2 has delivered a historic box office debut, earning $556 million worldwide within its five-day opening weekend — the biggest opening ever for an animated film. The sequel outperformed all industry projections and reaffirmed the franchise’s strong global appeal.

According to Sacnilk, the film saw robust turnout across key territories, driven especially by family audiences and packed theatres during the extended Thanksgiving weekend in North America.

North America Boosts Disney’s Animation Comeback

In North America, Zootopia 2 collected $156 million, marking one of Disney’s strongest opening weekends in years. Many theatres reported sold-out shows, signalling renewed audience confidence in big-screen animated releases — a trend Disney has been keen to revive post-pandemic.

International Markets Fuel Massive Growth

Overseas markets delivered an impressive $400 million, with China contributing $272 million in just five days. This makes the film:

• 2nd biggest opening weekend for a Hollywood film in China, after Avengers: Endgame

• Record holder for the biggest single-day total for a Hollywood release in China

The overwhelming Chinese response underscores the franchise’s cross-cultural resonance and strong fanbase.

Historic Placement in Global Box Office Rankings

With its monumental numbers, Zootopia 2 now ranks:

• 4th biggest global opening for a Hollywood film, behind

  • Avengers: Endgame ($1.2B)

  • Avengers: Infinity War ($640.5M)

  • Spider-Man: No Way Home ($600.5M)

• 2nd biggest Hollywood opening post-pandemic, trailing only No Way Home

Positive audience reactions and strong word-of-mouth indicate that the film is likely to retain momentum and dominate the global box office in the coming weeks.