Disney's Animated Sequel Shatters All-Time Hollywood Records
The furry buddy cop duo has delivered Disney's most profitable animated venture ever, crushing previous records and climbing toward cinema's elite earnings tier.
Disney's anthropomorphic crime-fighting pair has delivered the studio's most lucrative animated venture in history. Zootopia 2 has raked in $1.7bn globally after nearly eight weeks in theaters, dethroning Inside Out 2 as the Mouse House's top-earning animated feature.
The numbers tell a remarkable story. Superman's complete theatrical run got beaten in just seven days. Popular 2025 releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Jurassic World Rebirth fell behind in record time.
Box Office Domination Continues
Box Office Mojo now ranks the sequel ninth among cinema's highest earners. Spider-Man: No Way Home sits just ahead. With theaters still showing the film, that gap could shrink.
Ne Zha 2 remains the animated champion worldwide. The Chinese blockbuster earned $2.2bn last year, setting a bar that might prove unreachable.
Story and Reception
Released November 28, the sequel reunites fox Nick Wilde and rabbit Judy Hopps as official ZPD partners. Their latest case involves newcomer Gary De'Snake and another citywide conspiracy.
Nearly ten years separated this film from its predecessor. Critics responded warmly, awarding a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score. The consensus praised the movie for "cleverly layering a thoughtful message onto another crackerjack caper while solidifying Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as one of the most endearing buddy pairings in ages."
Future Possibilities
Fans expect a third installment given these financial results. Disney hasn't made official announcements yet. The sequel continues playing in select theaters nationwide.