Zootopia 2 and Wicked Set for a Blockbuster Holiday Release
This Thanksgiving season promises to deliver an exciting box office lineup with the much-anticipated releases of Zootopia 2 and Wicked.
Box Office Predictions
This year, the box office is expected to show strong performances similar to last year’s surge. Projections for Zootopia 2 indicate a five-day gross of approximately $140 million. Analysts estimate a three-day weekend collection of around $88–90 million, which is a notable improvement over the original film’s opening of $75 million.
Comparison to Previous Releases
While Zootopia 2 is set for a promising opening, it trails Moana 2, which had a remarkable debut of $225 million last year. Additionally, the performance of Wicked: For Good is projected at $91 million over five days, falling short of the original’s $118 million.
Other New Releases
The Thanksgiving box office is not solely focused on the major releases:
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is anticipated to garner about $8.5 million over the three-day weekend.
- Predator: Badlands is expected to land around $5.4 million.
- Eternity, an A24 romantic comedy, is impressively outperforming expectations with a forecasted $5.4 million, despite being screened on only approximately 1,300 screens.
- Hamnet, Focus Features’ awards contender, is also doing well in limited release, with an estimated $1.4 million over the holiday.
Industry Trends and Expectations
This holiday season, exhibitors are hoping for hits, especially after a lackluster box office since September. The strong predictions for Zootopia 2 and Wicked could provide much-needed relief for the industry. If audiences respond positively, the holiday box office can expect a boost from these exciting titles.
