The sequel, released in November with an estimated production budget of $150m, has now claimed the ninth spot on the list of highest-grossing films worldwide—behind blockbuster franchises such as Avatar, Titanic, and Avengers: Endgame.
A New Record for Hollywood Animation
Zootropolis 2 overtook Inside Out 2, which earned $1.69bn after its 2024 release. The film’s strong performance was boosted by its Thanksgiving release in the US, which delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film.
It also became the fastest Hollywood animated film to reach the $1bn mark globally.
Still Behind China’s Ne Zha 2
Despite its Hollywood record, Zootropolis 2 remains behind China’s Ne Zha 2, which grossed $2.2bn last year—making it the highest-grossing animated film overall.
Plot and Cast
The sequel follows Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), the determined rabbit police officer, who reunites with con artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). Together, they pursue a mysterious new character, Gary De'Snake (Ke Huy Quan), a reptilian resident stirring trouble in Zootropolis.
Disney Reacts
Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman praised the film’s global audience, saying:
“This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible… Zootopia 2 is an extraordinary achievement.”
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films of All Time
- Avatar (2009) – $2.92bn
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79bn
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.25bn
- Titanic (1997) – $2.26bn
- Ne Zha 2 (2025) – $2.21bn
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07bn
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05bn
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92bn
- Zootopia 2 (2025) – $1.70bn
- Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.69bn
Zootropolis 2’s record-breaking run highlights Disney’s continued dominance in animation, while also reflecting the growing global appeal of family-focused franchises in an increasingly competitive box office landscape.