“‘Zootopia 2’ Tops Box Office, Surpasses $1 Billion Globally”
“Zootopia 2” has reclaimed the No. 1 position at the U.S. box office, earning an impressive $26.3 million during its third weekend of release. This animated sequel from The Walt Disney Company has also become the second film of 2025 to surpass $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales.
Zootopia 2’s Global Success
With a global gross of $1.14 billion, “Zootopia 2” benefits significantly from its performance in international markets, particularly China. The film has generated $502.4 million in China alone, marking it as one of the biggest Hollywood successes in the region in recent years.
Comparison with Other Hits
The only other film this year to exceed $1 billion globally is Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch”, which has earned $1.04 billion. However, the highest-grossing movie in 2025 remains “Ne Zha 2,” a Chinese blockbuster that grossed nearly $2 billion in its home country.
Weekend Box Office Overview
In a weekend devoid of significant new releases, “Zootopia 2” faced competition from “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” which brought in $15.4 million during its second weekend, reflecting a significant 70% drop from its initial figures. Despite this downturn, “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” has achieved a domestic total of $95.5 million against a production budget of $36 million, signifying a win for Blumhouse Productions.
New Releases and Their Performances
Among the few new entries was “Ella McCay,” directed by James L. Brooks. Opening to modest expectations, it earned just $2.1 million from 2,500 theaters, making it one of the year’s least successful releases. The film carries a production budget of $35 million.
Upcoming Titles and Industry Outlook
The Hollywood film industry is hoping for a robust holiday season, traditionally a busy period for cinema. Upcoming releases include:
- “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
- “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “Anaconda”
- “Song Sung Blue”
As the year progresses, final ticket sales will play a crucial role in determining the industry’s overall performance, which is currently on par with the previous year’s disappointing numbers.
Top 10 Domestic Box Office
According to Comscore, here are the top 10 movies based on domestic box office performance for the weekend:
| Rank | Movie Title | Domestic Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zootopia 2 | $26.3 million |
| 2 | Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 | $19.5 million |
| 3 | Wicked: For Good | $8.6 million |
| 4 | Dhurandhar | $3.5 million |
| 5 | Now You See Me: Now You Don’t | $2.4 million |
| 6 | Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution | $2.1 million |
| 7 | Ella McCay | $2.1 million |
| 8 | Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | $1.9 million |
| 9 | Eternity | $1.8 million |
| 10 | Hamnet | $1.5 million |
As the box office landscape continues to shift, all eyes remain on the upcoming films that will shape the end of 2025.
