Zootopia 2 rocks global office, breaks record in China with $272 million debut
Disney’s Zootopia 2 has gotten off to a great start at the global box office with a record-breaking five-day opening in China, earning $272 million. The film became a hit globally on 26 November and was released in India on 28 November.
Disney’s zootopia 2 It has had a strong opening at the global box office, including an extraordinary five-day opening in China, which grossed $272 million, the biggest opening for a Hollywood film in the country. Avengers: Endgame,
The sequel also broke several records for imported animated titles in the region, including the highest single-day and weekend debuts, indicating that the Hollywood tentpole still has room to thrive in the world’s second-largest film market. The film has already crossed the $560 million mark worldwide.
With its wide global launch, zootopia 2 Now claims the fourth-highest opening in box office history – trailing only Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity WarAnd Spider-Man: No Way HomeAt this pace, the film is almost certain to join the billion dollar club,
The strong performance comes at a time when Chinese audiences are increasingly shifting towards local content. As yet, zootopia 2 It has emerged as one of the most successful international releases in recent years and cemented the franchise’s enduring appeal.
Released in China under the title crazy animal cityThe film continues to resonate among young film lovers, particularly through the familiar arc of Judy Hopps – a small-town rabbit who pursues big-city ambitions.
This relationship is strengthened with the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed attraction at Shanghai Disney Resort in late 2023. The park has reportedly seen an increase in visitor numbers since the land’s launch, and Disney chose Shanghai to host the film’s global premiere on November 18, attracting international talent and a large crowd of local fans.
Based on Maoyan’s box office forecast, analysts estimate that the film could surpass RMB 4.2 billion (about $590 million) in China alone. If accurate, zootopia 2 will outperform recent Hollywood releases in the region including jurassic world: rebirthWhich collected $79 million.
