Disney's Animated Sequel "Zootopia 2" Sizzles This Thanksgiving Weekend, Raking in Record-Breaking Earnings.
In a stunning display of box office prowess, Disney's highly anticipated animated sequel "Zootopia 2" has taken the holiday season by storm, shattering records and racking up a whopping $556 million in global earnings within its first five-day period. The film's impressive debut has left critics and audiences alike singing its praises, with many hailing it as an equal to β if not surpassing β its original 2016 counterpart.
This phenomenal performance marks "Zootopia 2" as the largest-ever worldwide opening for an animated film, while also claiming the fourth spot among all Hollywood movies. The overseas market has been a significant contributor to this success, with China's $272 million haul making it the biggest animated launch in the territory and China's second-biggest since Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019.
The film's enduring popularity can be attributed to its well-crafted narrative, which skillfully reintroduces beloved characters like Judy and Nick while introducing a new intriguing character in Ke Huy Quan's Gary. The sequel has also garnered widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its near-perfect balance of humor, heart, and visual spectacle.
Notably, "Zootopia 2" is well on its way to surpassing the earnings of its predecessor, which itself went on to become a global phenomenon, racking up an impressive $1.025 billion in ticket sales and securing several prestigious awards, including the Best Animated Feature Oscar at the 2017 Academy Awards.
The film's financial success has left Disney's competitors scrambling to keep pace, as "Wicked: For Good" takes second place with a whopping $393.3 million in earnings. With its impressive opening weekend numbers, it seems that the holiday season is shaping up to be a real box office battle royale.
In a stunning display of box office prowess, Disney's highly anticipated animated sequel "Zootopia 2" has taken the holiday season by storm, shattering records and racking up a whopping $556 million in global earnings within its first five-day period. The film's impressive debut has left critics and audiences alike singing its praises, with many hailing it as an equal to β if not surpassing β its original 2016 counterpart.
This phenomenal performance marks "Zootopia 2" as the largest-ever worldwide opening for an animated film, while also claiming the fourth spot among all Hollywood movies. The overseas market has been a significant contributor to this success, with China's $272 million haul making it the biggest animated launch in the territory and China's second-biggest since Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019.
The film's enduring popularity can be attributed to its well-crafted narrative, which skillfully reintroduces beloved characters like Judy and Nick while introducing a new intriguing character in Ke Huy Quan's Gary. The sequel has also garnered widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its near-perfect balance of humor, heart, and visual spectacle.
Notably, "Zootopia 2" is well on its way to surpassing the earnings of its predecessor, which itself went on to become a global phenomenon, racking up an impressive $1.025 billion in ticket sales and securing several prestigious awards, including the Best Animated Feature Oscar at the 2017 Academy Awards.
The film's financial success has left Disney's competitors scrambling to keep pace, as "Wicked: For Good" takes second place with a whopping $393.3 million in earnings. With its impressive opening weekend numbers, it seems that the holiday season is shaping up to be a real box office battle royale.