‘Zootopia 2’ Is Now Walt Disney Animation’s Highest-Grossing Film EVER

With Avatar: Fire and Ash has stolen all the headlines since arriving in theaters earlier this month, it is easy to forget that Zootopia 2 is still going strong.

Hitting theaters over the week of Thanksgiving, Zootopia 2 reunites audiences with Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, who track the “twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.”

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“To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town. Where their growing partnership is tested like never before,” the film’s synopsis explains.

A Historic Debut

As we have reported about extensively, Zootopia 2 got off to a blistering start at the box office.

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Fueled by historic success in China, the film delivered one of the best international openings ever.

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With strong word of mouth, Zootopia 2 has been able to keep that momentum going. Over the week of Christmas, it’s fifth in theaters, the film added another $87.8 million to its box office total.

The New King of Disney Animation

As of this writing, the film has now made $1.46 billion globally. That number gives Zootopia 2 the distinction of being Walt Disney Animation’s highest-grossing movie ever, surpassing 2019’s Frozen 2 ($1.45 billion).

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Additionally, the latest Disney animated classic is now the 15th highest-grossing film of all time and still climbing.

After a difficult start to the 2025 box office, Disney has closed strong with Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash.

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Needless to say, the studio has every reason to be optimistic heading into the new year.