In just 20 days, Zootopia 2 has stormed past expectations, emerging as the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year with a staggering $1.13 billion worldwide. The Disney sequel didn’t just perform well — it dominated, proving that emotionally driven storytelling and global-friendly animation still command massive audience loyalty across generations.
By overtaking Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake, which closed its run at $1.03 billion, Zootopia 2 reignites a familiar industry debate: originality and animated worlds versus nostalgia-fueled reboots. The film’s success reflects more than ticket sales; it signals a renewed trust from audiences who want stories that feel both timely and timeless.
Yet on the global stage, China’s Ne Zha 2 remains untouchable, leading 2025’s worldwide box office with an astonishing $1.9 billion as a non-MPA release. With animation now driving record-breaking numbers across borders, is this the moment the genre officially becomes cinema’s most dominant global language?
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