Zootopia 2 has exceeded all expectations and has become the fourth best opening in cinema history, grossing $556.4 million worldwide. This impressive income includes an absolute record in China, where the film grossed $272 million, positioning itself as the second largest American opening in the country, only surpassed by the fourth Avengers installment. In its opening weekend, Zootopia 2 grossed $156 million, benefiting from the long Thanksgiving weekend, a traditionally lucrative time for the box office.
A movie that has shattered records
In contrast, Wicked 2 ranks second at the box office with 93 million dollars, reaching a total of 393 million globally. However, the film has proven to be less popular outside the United States, raising doubts about its ability to match the figures of its predecessor. The situation in the top 20 in the United States is bleak, where earnings seem to be concentrated in a handful of titles, leaving many other films struggling to survive at the box office.
Zootopia 2 could be on track to reach the impressive figure of one billion dollars before the arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash next December. The landscape in Spain reflects a similar trend, with Zootopia 2 and Wicked 2 leading the box office. Other films, such as Nuremberg and Alibis, have entered the top 5, although their performance has been modest.
With the arrival of new productions and the imminent competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash, the question remains: Could Zootopia 2 maintain its momentum and consolidate its success in a challenging year for cinema?
