Zootopia 2 breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
The film's success has been fuelled by an extraordinary reception in China.
This image released by Disney shows Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, left, and Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, in a scene from Zootopia 2. (Disney via AP)
Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2 surpassed 2019's Frozen 2 to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday (Dec 31), 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 US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) globally, grossing around US$1.46 billion at the box office after its strong US Thanksgiving weekend opening.
The film's success has been fuelled by an extraordinary reception in China, where Zootopia 2 has grossed over US$560 million. The sequel dominated its opening weekend in China, capturing approximately 95 per cent of all movie ticket sales.
Zootopia 2 launched Hollywood's crucial holiday season with an estimated US$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 theatre owners banking on packed shows during the year's second-busiest moviegoing season.
