“Zootopia 2” is set to become Disney’s second billion-dollar hit of 2025.

The box-office performance of the animated film is rapidly approaching the one-billion-dollar mark — and continues to grow at record speed.

It took just two weekends for Zootopia 2 to become one of the biggest box-office sensations of 2025. Its momentum has been so strong that analysts already believe crossing the USD 1 billion threshold is only a matter of days. The explosive opening confirms the audience’s strong interest in the sequel and highlights Disney’s global reach, with viewers worldwide eagerly embracing major animated releases.

Rapid Box-Office Growth

By the end of its second weekend, Zootopia 2 had earned USD 915.8 million globally, with USD 695.3 million coming from international markets. This distribution shows how exceptionally well the film is performing outside the United States, particularly across major Asian territories.

Given the current pace, experts are confident that the film will surpass USD 1 billion next week, making it one of Disney’s most successful releases in recent years.

Disney’s Second Billion-Dollar Film of 2025

The financial triumph of Zootopia 2 is even more notable when seen alongside the studio’s other 2025 releases. It is expected to become Disney’s second billion-dollar film of the year — following the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which already crossed the milestone earlier.

Achieving two billion-dollar hits in a single year is rare even for Disney, especially in a competitive marketplace with rapidly shifting audience habits.

Second Weekend Records and Milestones

The film continued to hold strong and set several notable records during its second weekend:

• 3rd highest-grossing Hollywood release worldwide in 2025
• #1 international box-office performer among all releases this year

Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard once again proved that their filmmaking approach resonates globally. Their blend of energetic pacing, humour and social themes appeals to both adults and children across diverse markets.

Strong Performance Across Key Markets

Two of the world’s most important film markets — China and Japan — delivered standout results:

• China: USD 430.4 million
The film has become the second highest-grossing American movie in the history of the Chinese box office, behind only Avengers: Endgame.

• Japan: USD 12.3 million opening weekend
This debut ranks as the second-best opening ever for a Hollywood release in Japan, trailing only Frozen II.

In both markets, the franchise’s popularity proved extremely strong, pushing the film to leading positions almost instantly.

A Historic Record for Disney in Asia

Zootopia 2 is already the highest-grossing release from Walt Disney Animation Studios in China of all time, surpassing all previous hits and setting a new benchmark for the studio in the Asian market. This achievement underscores the franchise’s importance and shows that audience interest in the Zootopia universe not only remains high but continues to grow.