‘Zootopia 2’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Hollywood Animated Film EVER
Nearly two months after the film hit theaters, Zootopia 2 has made box-office history.
Released over the week of Thanksgiving, the latest Disney animated blockbuster reunites audiences with Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, who find themselves tracking 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 movie’s synopsis explains.
A Record-Breaking Box Office Run
As we have reported extensively, Zootopia 2 has been nothing short of a box office behemoth. Fueled by unprecedented success at the Chinese box office, the film has broken numerous box-office records.
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Already, Zootopia 2 has surpassed numerous milestones, including becoming Walt Disney Animation’s highest-grossing film ever.
Yesterday, the film surpassed Jurassic World to become the tenth highest-grossing film of all time.
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Now, the film has made history.
Passing ‘Inside Out 2’
After earning $12 million this weekend, Zootopia 2 has surpassed Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film of all time.
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“This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible,” said Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment.
“We’re incredibly proud of our filmmakers Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Yvett Merino and the entire team at Walt Disney Animation Studios for creating a film that connects so deeply with audiences everywhere. ‘Zootopia 2’ is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life.”
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Eight weekends after the film hit theaters, the Zootopia sequel has grossed more than $1.7 billion.
Breaking that total down, the film has made more than $400 million domestically and $1.3 billion overseas.
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Notably, Inside Out 2 made over $200 million more than Zootopia 2 domestically.
The latter film, however, dominated the box office in China and Asia, fueling a historic international gross.
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With record-breaking animated releases in consecutive years, Disney has firmly re-established itself as the premier name in animation.
