As previously reported, the film was estimated to reach a $400-$500M global box office total in its opening weekend and thanks to the latest numbers, it's now been confirmed that the 64th feature-length animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios has eclipsed even the most optimistic estimates. A strong debut in the East was anticipated, thanks to the first film’s popularity, the draw of the Zootopia-themed area at Shanghai Disney Resort, and Disney’s smart use of the movie’s animal motifs to tie into the Chinese zodiac. For example, Zootopia 2 introduces Gary the Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan, a perfect fit for 2025, which happens to be the Year of the Snake on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Author: MarkJulian
Published at: 2025-11-30 21:13:00
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