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Zootopia 2 Set for Record Opening This Thanksgiving

10/18/2025

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Zootopia 2 opens in U.S. theaters November 26, 2025, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returning as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
Box Office Theory projects opening between $115 million and $130 million, surpassing the original 2016 debut of $75.1 million.
The film's anticipated success stems from strong marketing, early reviews, and post-Thanksgiving timing.
Disney+ will stream Zootopia 2 alongside the first film.

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Story summary

Zootopia 2 opens in U.S. theaters November 26, 2025, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returning as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
Box Office Theory projects opening between $115 million and $130 million, surpassing the original 2016 debut of $75.1 million.
The film's anticipated success stems from strong marketing, early reviews, and post-Thanksgiving timing.
Disney+ will stream Zootopia 2 alongside the first film.