Zootopia 2 Set to Smash $1 Billion Mark for Disney
Disney is on track to dominate the box office again, with Zootopia 2 leading a trio of top-grossing films this year. Find out how the sequel is rewriting the record books.
Nearly a decade after Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde first teamed up on the big screen, the much-anticipated follow-up is making waves at the box office. The sequel has quickly become a crowd favourite, showing that audiences are still keen on a good sequel when it’s done right. After a massive opening weekend over Thanksgiving, pulling in a staggering $556 million, the film has now soared past $900 million globally. That’s no small feat, and it’s put Disney in a prime spot for another billion-dollar success.
Box Office Records and Disney’s Winning Streak
With this latest release, Disney is once again proving its knack for delivering hits that draw in punters from all walks of life. The numbers speak for themselves: the sequel’s opening weekend alone set new benchmarks, and its ongoing performance shows no signs of slowing down. It’s already locked in as Disney’s second film this year to cross the billion-dollar threshold, a milestone that’s become almost routine for the studio in recent years.
But the story doesn’t end there. With another major release, Avatar: Fire and Ash, just around the corner, Disney looks set to pull off a rare hat-trick. Industry insiders reckon it’ll breeze past the billion mark in the coming weeks, making it three for three for the House of Mouse this year. That’s a run of form most studios can only dream of.
Sequels Still a Safe Bet for Studios
The success of this latest chapter in the animated franchise is a clear sign that sequels, when handled with care, can still pack cinemas and break records. Audiences have shown they’re more than happy to return to familiar worlds, especially when the storytelling and animation are top-notch. The film’s performance is a testament to the enduring appeal of its characters and the creative team behind them.
As the year draws to a close, all eyes are on Disney to see just how high the numbers will climb. With two blockbusters already in the billion-dollar club and a third on the way, the studio’s dominance at the box office looks set to continue well into the new year.