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Zootopia 2 Breaks Records, Signals U.S. Animation Revival

11/30/2025

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Zootopia 2 set box office records, including a $34 million opening day in China, highest for any U.S. animated film.
Film's international gross reached $41.6 million with 17 markets opened.
At Beijing premiere, Jared Bush of Disney cited the emotional connection audiences have with the characters.
Despite tensions and competition, the film's success may signal renewed interest in U.S. animated movies in China, and Zootopia 3 is anticipated.

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Story summary

Zootopia 2 set box office records, including a $34 million opening day in China, highest for any U.S. animated film.
Film's international gross reached $41.6 million with 17 markets opened.
At Beijing premiere, Jared Bush of Disney cited the emotional connection audiences have with the characters.
Despite tensions and competition, the film's success may signal renewed interest in U.S. animated movies in China, and Zootopia 3 is anticipated.