# Zootopia 2 Shatters Records: Disney’s New Animation King Dethrones Frozen 2

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Published: 2026-01-02  
Updated: 2026-01-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The animal metropolis is back and bigger than ever! Zootopia 2 has officially claimed the crown as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing the beloved Frozen 2. With a staggering $1.46 billion at the global box office, this sequel proves that Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are Disney’s most profitable detective duo.

## Zootopia 2 Box Office Breakdown: The Numbers That Made History

| **Metric** | **Amount** |
| --- | --- |
| **Global Box Office** | $1.46 billion |
| **Domestic Earnings** | $333 million |
| **International Earnings** | $1.13 billion |
| **China Box Office** | $563 million+ |
| **Days to $1 Billion** | 17 days |
| **Previous Record Holder** | Frozen 2 ($1.45 billion) |

## What Made Zootopia 2 a Box Office Phenomenon?

**China’s Incredible Reception**

The film achieved remarkable success in China, earning over $500 million, making it the highest-grossing U.S. movie in that market by a significant margin. This performance is particularly noteworthy given Hollywood’s recent struggles in Chinese theaters.

**Record-Breaking Opening**

Zootopia 2 scored an impressive 5-day global opening of $556 million over Thanksgiving weekend, demolishing the previous animated film record. The sequel became the fastest PG-rated movie to reach the billion-dollar milestone in just 17 days.

![Zootopia 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-106-1024x576.png)

**The Perfect Sequel Formula**

Nine years after the original, Zootopia 2 reunites [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin) as Judy Hopps and [Jason Bateman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Bateman) as Nick Wilde. The [buddy cop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_cop_film) duo embarks on a new undercover adventure involving a mysterious reptile that threatens Zootopia’s harmony.

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## What’s Next for the Franchise?

With Zootopia 2’s phenomenal success, Disney reportedly plans to release Zootopia 3 within the next 5-6 years. Meanwhile, Frozen 3 is scheduled for November 2027, setting up an epic showdown for Disney Animation supremacy.

## FAQs

### **How much money did Zootopia 2 make worldwide?**

 Zootopia 2 earned $1.46 billion globally, with $333 million domestically and $1.13 billion from international markets, surpassing Frozen 2’s $1.45 billion record.

### **How fast did Zootopia 2 reach $1 billion at the box office?**

  
The animated sequel reached the billion-dollar milestone in just 17 days, becoming the fastest PG-rated movie in history to achieve this feat.