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Thanksgiving Box Office: Zootopia 2 and Wicked Set to Dominate

11/27/2025

Summary

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Disney's Zootopia 2 will open over Thanksgiving, with projected first-five-day gross of $135–$150 million.
Universal's Wicked: For Good grossed $147 million in its opening weekend and could exceed $100 million.
The combined box office for these films could approach $300 million.
This Thanksgiving may not surpass last year's $424.9 million record due to the absence of a male-targeted film.
Other releases include A24's Eternity and Focus Features' Hamnet.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. film industry generated $4.6 billion in box office revenue in 2022, with Thanksgiving weekend alone bringing in a record $424.9 million, fueled by hits like Disney's Encanto and Warner Bros.' Dune. As audience preferences shift, the projected $300 million gross for upcoming films Zootopia 2 and Wicked highlights the industry's evolving landscape, particularly with fewer male-targeted releases.

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Story summary

Disney's Zootopia 2 will open over Thanksgiving, with projected first-five-day gross of $135–$150 million.
Universal's Wicked: For Good grossed $147 million in its opening weekend and could exceed $100 million.
The combined box office for these films could approach $300 million.
This Thanksgiving may not surpass last year's $424.9 million record due to the absence of a male-targeted film.
Other releases include A24's Eternity and Focus Features' Hamnet.

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