Zootopia 2’s Box Office Surge Set to Eclipse Gravity’s Record
Zootopia 2 is smashing global box office records at breakneck speed, drawing massive crowds and closing in on a major Hollywood milestone. Discover how this animated sequel is rewriting the record books and captivating audiences worldwide.
Animated sequels rarely make headlines like this, but Zootopia 2 is rewriting the playbook. In just ten days, the film has soared past $700 million in worldwide ticket sales, drawing families, teens, and longtime fans back to theaters in droves. The energy around Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde’s latest adventure is palpable, and the numbers are climbing faster than anyone expected.
Racing Toward a New Box Office Milestone
With word-of-mouth buzz and strong international turnout, Zootopia 2 is on track to become one of Disney ’s most successful animated releases in recent memory. The sequel is now just moments away from surpassing the highest-grossing live-action film of Sandra Bullock’s career. That film, Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, pulled in $723 million globally—a figure Zootopia 2 is about to overtake in record time.
Here’s a quick look at the key details for Zootopia 2: Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, the movie features a star-studded cast including Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, and Jenny Slate. Early reviews are strong, with an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%. The film runs for 1 hour and 48 minutes, packing plenty of action and heart into its runtime.
Outpacing Gravity and Breaking Records
After quickly outgrossing Disney’s Tron franchise, Zootopia 2 is now closing in on Gravity’s box office total. While Gravity took weeks to build momentum, the animated sequel has nearly matched its numbers in just days. Sandra Bullock’s top-grossing live-action film may soon be dethroned, though her voice role in Minions still holds her personal record at $1.1 billion worldwide.
The speed of Zootopia 2’s rise is remarkable. The original film’s loyal fanbase likely helped drive the initial surge, while glowing reviews and social media excitement have kept the momentum going. As the sequel approaches the billion-dollar mark, it ’s clear that it’s breaking records across Hollywood and showing no signs of slowing down.
Shattering Opening Day Records in Japan
The film’s success isn’t limited to the U.S. market. In Japan, Zootopia 2 made history on its opening day, earning 412,230,000 yen (about $2.6 million) on December 5. That’s the biggest opening day ever for a Disney or Pixar animated film in Japan, and the largest for any foreign animated movie in the country’s history.
Previously, Frozen 2 held the record with a 326 million yen (roughly $2 million) opening day in Japan back in November 2019. Zootopia 2 has now blown past that milestone, connecting with Japanese audiences in a way few animated films have managed. The franchise’s global appeal continues to grow, with the sequel outperforming even the most successful animated releases in key international markets.
Zootopia 2 is now playing in theaters around the world.