LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney’s Zootopia 2 has become a global sensation, crossing the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in just 17 days, setting a new record for animated films.
The movie now holds the title of the fastest animated and PG-rated film to reach this milestone, following Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, making it the second film in 2025 to achieve a billion-dollar haul.
This success adds to Disney’s impressive streak, joining Frozen, Frozen 2, Moana 2, and the original Zootopia, marking five billion-dollar films since 2013, and reinforcing the studio’s dominance in family entertainment.
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Over the opening weekend, Zootopia 2 earned $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million internationally. Jared Bush, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer, praised the achievement while highlighting the immersive experience it delivers to global audiences.
The movie performed exceptionally in China, grossing nearly $450 million, becoming the highest-grossing non-local animated film there within five days, and solidifying Disney’s influence in the international market.
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Analysts noted that the film’s success underscores the growing impact of family-friendly, PG-rated movies in 2025, contributing significantly to a total of $2.7 billion in the U.S. and Canada for similar releases.