The world of Zootopia returned in spectacular fashion this weekend as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 delivered an estimated $556 million global opening, including $156 million domestically over five days and $400 million internationally.
This milestone cements the film as a global phenomenon and underscores Disney’s leadership in animated creativity and storytelling.
“The incredible response to Zootopia 2 reflects both its worldwide appeal and the remarkable work of our filmmakers and cast,” Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, said. “It’s a proud moment for Disney Animation and all of us at Disney, not to mention a great way to start the holiday season.”
Zootopia 2, which includes the voice talents of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and a slew of celebrities in cameo roles, represents the fourth highest global opening of all time, the biggest global debut of 2025, and the largest global animated film opening ever at current rates and same suite of markets (The Walt Disney Company holds the top three and four of the top five).
“There’s something about animals that people can read themselves into,” Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and the writer and director alongside Byron Howard of Zootopia 2, said. “The real fun thing about Zootopia is that you can identify with an animal. That’s you, that’s your friend, that’s your teacher, that’s a guy you saw at the DMV. There’s something very universal about that.”
The film also achieved the highest global opening for any animated title in Disney history, 6th highest opening of all-time in China, and set a new benchmark with the largest animated non-local debut ever in China. Additionally, it ranks as the second-biggest non-local film opening of all time in China, trailing only Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
Building on the success of the original film — which earned over $1 billion globally in 2016 and won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature — Zootopia 2 surged to a global opening 239% ahead of its predecessor. This performance underscores the enduring strength of the franchise and the universal appeal of its characters and world, which extends across multiple segments of Disney’s business, including Experiences and consumer products.
Zootopia 2’s record-breaking debut now anchors the holiday theatrical season, setting the stage for an unforgettable finish to 2025. With Avatar: Fire & Ash from 20th Century Studios arriving on December 19, Disney is positioned for a powerful one-two punch to close out the year.