‘Zootopia 2’ cracks top 10 highest-grossing films of all time

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has become the 10th highest-grossing film of all time with $1.67 billion worldwide, surpassing the original “Jurassic World” in its eighth week of release.wdwnt
The animated sequel shattered records in China, earning over $617 million to become the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in the country, surpassing “Avengers: Endgame.”reddit
The film is now Walt Disney Animation Studios’ top-grossing movie ever and could reach #9 all-time by month’s end if it overtakes “Inside Out 2,” with Disney already discussing plans for “Zootopia 3.”wdwnt

Zootopia 2 Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Film of All Time

In its eighth week of release, Disney’s animated sequel “Zootopia 2” has officially cracked the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, surpassing the original “Jurassic World” (2015) with a current worldwide total of approximately $1.67 billion, according to tracking from KoiMoi and Global Box Office.wdwnt

The animated feature continues its remarkable theatrical run, remaining in the domestic top five every weekend since its Thanksgiving 2025 debut. The film is now on track to potentially reach #9 on the all-time list by month’s end if it surpasses Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” which would also earn it the title of highest-grossing Hollywood animated film worldwide.reddit

China Drives Record-Breaking Performance

“Zootopia 2” has achieved unprecedented success in China, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in the country with over $617 million earned. The sequel recently surpassed “Avengers: Endgame,” which previously held the record with approximately $632 million.reddit

According to Variety, the film was the first Hollywood movie to pass $100 million in a single day in China. This performance has sparked what LinkedIn described as “a massive cultural phenomenon” in the country, boosting China’s overall box office revenue by 20% in 2025.linkedin

Walt Disney Animation’s New Crown Jewel

By December 31, 2025, “Zootopia 2” had surpassed “Frozen 2” to become Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highest-grossing film ever with $1.46 billion globally, according to the studio. It reached the coveted $1 billion milestone in just 17 days, setting a record as the fastest PG-rated film to achieve this feat.reuters

The sequel opened to $556 million globally during Thanksgiving weekend, marking the biggest-ever worldwide opening for an animated film and the fourth-highest global launch in box office history.variety

What Comes Next

With the franchise’s continued dominance, Disney has signaled that “Zootopia 3” is moving forward. Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard have indicated they are in the early phases of their typical five-year production cycle, suggesting a potential 2030 release.yahoo

“Zootopia 2” is now one of only two Hollywood films released in 2025 to gross over $1 billion, joining Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch”.variety