Disney’s Zootopia 2 has made an impressive return to the top of the box office—reclaiming the No. 1 spot domestically in its third weekend of release while crossing the exclusive $1 billion global gross mark. The animated sequel’s enduring appeal has helped it become one of 2025’s biggest box office successes.
In its third weekend, Zootopia 2 earned an estimated $26.3 million domestically, allowing it to overtake competitors and re-establish itself at the top of the U.S. box office chart. This resurgence came during a relatively quiet frame in movie releases, giving the animated sequel a chance to shine amid limited new competition.
The film’s global total has reached approximately $1.14 billion, making it only the second Hollywood movie of 2025 to achieve that milestone—following Disney’s own Lilo & Stitch remake. In key overseas markets like China, Zootopia 2 has been especially dominant, racking up more than $500 million on its own and emerging as one of the most successful Hollywood films in that territory in years
Zootopia 2’s ongoing success highlights the strength of family-friendly animation at the global box office, particularly as Hollywood heads into the crowded holiday movie season.
Meanwhile, other films like Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 have seen mixed results, with strong openings but steep second-weekend drops. At the same time, anticipated year-end releases such as Avatar: Fire and Ash are poised to shake up the charts further as they debut.
Record-breaking for Animation: Zootopia 2 continues to break box office records for animated features, thanks in part to its massive opening and strong hold in international markets.
Box Office Resilience: Its resurgence to No. 1 underscores how quality storytelling and established franchises can sustain prolonged success—even into their third weekend.
Holiday Box Office Dynamics: With blockbuster releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash on the horizon, Zootopia 2’s performance sets the tone for how animated and family-oriented films can continue to compete alongside big live-action spectacles.
Zootopia 2’s achievement marks a major box office highlight for 2025 and reinforces Disney’s continuing influence in animated cinema and global markets.
