Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Zootopia 2’ surpassed 2019’s ‘Frozen 2’ to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels.

The animated sequel is the fifth Walt Disney Animation Studios film to cross $1 billion globally, grossing around $1.46 billion at the box office after its strong U.S. Thanksgiving weekend opening, a Reuters report stated Wednesday (Dec. 31, 2025).

The film’s success has been fuelled by an extraordinary reception in China, where ‘Zootopia 2’ has grossed over $560 million. The sequel dominated its opening weekend in China, capturing approximately 95 percent of all movie ticket sales.

‘Zootopia 2’ launched Hollywood’s crucial holiday season with an estimated $556 million in global ticket sales in the opening weekend. The film reunites rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde in a new adventure through the bustling animal metropolis.

With global box office still falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, the sequel’s success has been a welcome relief to the studio and theater owners banking on packed shows during the year’s second-busiest moviegoing season.

Meanwhile, on November 30, 2025, Disney had said in a statement the film delivered a $559.5 million global opening, including $158 million domestically (North America) over five days and $401.5 million internationally.

“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, had said, adding “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.”