Zootopia 2 Sets Box Office Record as Disney's Highest-Grossing Animated Film

The animated feature Zootopia 2 has made history for Disney, becoming the highest-grossing film in the studio's animation history. Since its release on November 26, 2025, the film has generated $1.46 billion worldwide, surpassing the previous record held by Frozen 2, which earned $1.45 billion in 2019, as reported by Variety.

Global Animation Leader

On a global scale, the Chinese film Ne Zha 2 currently leads animation box office earnings with $2.2 billion, highlighting the rapid growth of the Asian film market.

New Milestones

In December 2025, Zootopia 2 achieved several significant milestones, including:

The fastest animated film by the Motion Picture Association (MPAA) to surpass $1 billion
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 weekend opening in 2025

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, the film features returning voices from Jennifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as police characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in a new adventure filled with challenges.

Cast and New Additions

The film also stars Idris Elba, Shakira, and Jenny Slate, alongside newcomers such as Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Quinta Brunson, and Danny Trejo, enhancing the diversity and vibrancy of the characters.

Box Office and Streaming Platforms

At the domestic box office, Zootopia 2 ranked second during the week starting December 26, trailing behind Avatar: The Way of Water, with films like Marty Supreme, The Maid, and Anaconda following closely. Additionally, Disney+ saw a significant increase in viewership following the film's release, alongside the re-broadcast of Zootopia (2016) and the Zootopia+ short series (2022), boosting the franchise's popularity as the new year approached.