Zootopia 2 Set to Overtake Gravity’s Box Office Record
Zootopia 2 is smashing global box office records, closing in on a major milestone and outpacing some of Disney’s biggest animated hits. Find out what’s driving its rapid success.
Animated sequel Zootopia 2 is making waves at the global box office, pulling in staggering numbers at a pace that’s left many industry watchers gobsmacked. In just ten days, the film has raked in over $700 million worldwide, drawing in families, teens, and long-time fans alike. The colourful world of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde has clearly struck a chord, with punters flocking back to cinemas in droves.
Box Office Blitz: Racing Past the Competition
Word of mouth has been strong, and international figures are just as impressive, putting Zootopia 2 on track to become one of Disney’s fastest-growing animated releases in recent memory. The sequel is now on the verge of surpassing Sandra Bullock’s top-grossing live-action film, Gravity, which sits at a global total of $723 million. Notably, Bullock’s all-time highest earner remains Minions, with a hefty $1.1 billion haul.
The film’s creative team includes directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with a cast featuring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, and Jenny Slate. Early reviews have been positive, with an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%. The runtime clocks in at 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Breaking Records at Lightning Speed
After overtaking Disney’s own Tron franchise, Zootopia 2 is now closing in on Gravity’s box office record in record time. While Gravity took weeks to build up its numbers, the animated sequel has nearly matched it in just days. The original Zootopia’s fanbase likely played a big part, with returning viewers joined by new fans drawn in by glowing reviews and plenty of buzz on social media.
As the film edges closer to the billion-dollar mark, it’s clear that Zootopia 2 is smashing records left, right, and centre. The momentum doesn’t look set to slow down any time soon, with the sequel continuing to attract keen audiences across the globe.
Japanese Box Office: Outperforming Frozen 2
Japan has always been a strong market for animated features, and Zootopia 2 has made a historic splash there as well. On its opening day, the film pulled in 412,230,000 yen (about $2.6 million), making it the biggest opening day for any Disney or Pixar animated film in Japanese history. It’s also the largest opening for a foreign animated film in the country.
This opening day figure easily outstripped the previous record held by Frozen 2, which debuted with 326 million yen (around $2 million) back in 2019. The sequel’s success in Japan highlights just how much the franchise has grown, connecting with local audiences in a way that even other Disney hits haven’t managed.
Franchise Momentum and Global Appeal
The Zootopia franchise continues to build on its popularity, with the latest instalment drawing in both loyal fans and new viewers. While Frozen 2 performed strongly in several countries, Zootopia 2’s runaway success in Japan and beyond shows the film’s broad appeal. The sequel is currently screening in cinemas worldwide, and all signs point to its box office run being far from over.