Zootopia 2 Becomes Disney's Highest-Grossing Animated Film

The animated film Zootopia 2 has achieved a significant milestone for Disney, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in the studio's history. Since its release on November 26, 2025, the film has generated $1.46 billion worldwide, overtaking Frozen 2, which earned $1.45 billion in 2019, as reported by Variety.

In the global box office landscape, the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 leads with a remarkable $2.2 billion, showcasing the growing influence of the Asian film market.

In December 2025, Zootopia 2 broke several records, including:

- The fastest animated film from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to exceed the billion-dollar mark
- The quickest PG-rated film to reach this milestone
- The fourth highest global opening of all time
- The largest global opening for an animated film
- The biggest opening weekend of 2025

The film is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with returning voice actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles as police officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in a new adventure filled with challenges.

The voice cast also includes Idris Elba, Shakira, and Jenny Slate, along with newcomers such as Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Quinta Brunson, and Danny Trejo, enhancing the film's diversity and vibrancy.

During the week starting December 26, Zootopia 2 ranked second at the domestic box office, trailing behind Avatar: The Way of Water, followed by titles such as Marty Supreme, The Maid, and Anaconda.

The release of Zootopia 2 also led to a notable increase in viewership on the Disney+ platform, coinciding with the re-release of Zootopia (2016) and the Zootopia+ short film series (2022), further boosting the franchise's popularity ahead of the new year.