'Zootopia 2' Smashes Records, Clears $1B Faster Than Any PG-Rated Film Ever

Disney's 'Zootopia 2' is breaking records in addition to doing well at the box office. The animated follow-up is now the fastest PG-rated movie in history to reach the $1 billion global milestone, having done it in an incredible amount of time. The eagerly anticipated return to 'Zootopia' has become a huge box office success thanks to nostalgia, original storytelling, and appeal to a global audience. 

A Long-Awaited Return to 'Zootopia' Pays Off Big

Disney's much awaited follow-up to 'Zootopia' has brought viewers back to the colorful, animal-run city nearly ten years after the first film caught the globe by storm in 2016, and the outcome is nothing short of historic. More quickly than any PG-rated movie in history, 'Zootopia 2' has now surpassed $1 billion at the box office worldwide. The accomplishment puts the follow-up among Disney's most popular animated films and highlights the timeless appeal of its endearing characters and socially smart storytelling. 

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The original 'Zootopia' earned over $1 billion worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, setting an incredibly high bar. With 'Zootopia 2,' Disney has not only met expectations but surpassed them, turning what could have been a nostalgic return into a full-scale box-office phenomenon. The film's rapid momentum has been fueled by repeat family viewings and strong opening weekends in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Why 'Zootopia 2' Is Connecting With Audiences Worldwide

The plot of 'Zootopia 2,' which introduces new stakes and emotional depth while expanding the universe that viewers fell in love with, lies at the core of the film's success. In the follow-up, rookie-turned-seasoned police woman Judy Hopps and her endearingly cunning colleague Nick Wilde are reunited as they confront a fresh mystery that jeopardizes the precarious equilibrium between predator and prey.

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Alongside well-known favourites like Chief Bogo and Flash the sloth, the movie delves deeper into Zootopia's unseen districts this time, presenting fresh animal societies, creative settings, and a cast of endearing new characters.

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Record-Breaking Box Office Triumph

'Zootopia 2' has taken the world by storm at the box office since its 26th November premiere during Thanksgiving weekend, earning incredible sums that have rewritten the history of animation. No other PG-rated film has reached the $1 billion global milestone as quickly as this one, which was accomplished in just 17 days.

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It now holds the record for the highest animated debut ever and the largest worldwide opening of any picture in 2025 thanks to its enormous global launch, which pulled in an estimated $559 million in its first five days. 

'Zootopia 2' is one of the rare animated movies to earn more than half of its total internationally thanks in large part to international markets, particularly China, where it made some of its best totals. Following other billion-dollar hits like 'Moana 2' and the original 'Zootopia,' this accomplishment also places 'Zootopia 2' among the highest earning movies of the year and signifies Disney Animation's ongoing supremacy.

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Ongoing Popularity and Cultural Impact

'Zootopia 2' is unique not only because of its box office performance but also because it has rekindled interest in the franchise. Both critics and viewers have commended the movie for broadening the 'Zootopia' universe with captivating narrative and topics that appeal to both children and adults. The popularity of the sequel has rekindled interest in the original film and related content, such as the Zootopia+ shorts on Disney+, which have seen notable increases in viewership since the sequel's premiere.

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In addition to ticket sales, the movie's broad appeal has resulted in cultural events like merchandising, conversations about possible future sequels, and even theme park tie-ins like Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia Land. As audiences continue to flock to theaters through the Christmas holidays and beyond, 'Zootopia 2' is primed to be not just a financial blockbuster but also a beloved franchise staple that proves animated films can still move the needle in today's crowded movie landscape.

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