Zootopia 2 has broken a major record for Disney. After eight weekends the film earned $1.7 billion worldwide. This makes it the highest grossing animated film from a Hollywood studio. It also pushes the movie past Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on the all‑time animation charts.
The global total now sits just behind the Chinese hit Ne Zha 2. In the United States the sequel passed $400 million and is expected to reach $423 million soon. Those numbers let Zootopia 2 claim the top domestic spot among all 2025 releases.
Why the Success Matters
Fans around the world have driven this historic run. The movie’s appeal in China is especially strong. It is close to overtaking Avengers: Endgame as the highest grossing American film in that market. The strong performance in Asia also includes Japan, where Zootopia 2 ranks among the top five releases of the year and is on pace for $100 million.
Comparison With Other Films
Inside Out 2 still leads in domestic earnings by about $200 million. However Zootopia 2 makes up the gap with its overseas strength. The sequel also outperformed the Avatar: Fire and Ash franchise in both the U.S. and Japan. Fire and Ash earned roughly $17 million on its fifth weekend in the U.S. and only $13 million in Japan.
Industry Reaction
Alan Bergman, Co‑Chairman of Disney Entertainment, praised the achievement. He thanked the filmmakers Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Yvett Merino. He said the film connects deeply with audiences everywhere. The milestone highlights Disney’s power to create animated stories that resonate worldwide.
What Comes Next
Analysts expect Zootopia 2 to keep strong holds over the next few weeks. The film may add several hundred million dollars to its total before the year ends. This will cement its place as the highest grossing animated film of 2025.
Fans can look forward to more news as Disney plans future projects based on the sequel’s success.
Source: The Wrap
