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Zootopia 2 Shatters Records as China's Top Foreign Animated Hit

12/6/2025

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Zootopia 2 becomes the highest-grossing foreign animated film in China, earning about 2 billion yuan in its first week after a November 26 release.
The film broke records, including the largest single-day earnings for an imported film.
Critics credit strong marketing and relatable characters, especially Gary De’Snake, while experts warn that rising domestic films like Ne Zha 2 will heighten competition for foreign titles amid waning interest in Hollywood productions.

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Zootopia 2 becomes the highest-grossing foreign animated film in China, earning about 2 billion yuan in its first week after a November 26 release.
The film broke records, including the largest single-day earnings for an imported film.
Critics credit strong marketing and relatable characters, especially Gary De’Snake, while experts warn that rising domestic films like Ne Zha 2 will heighten competition for foreign titles amid waning interest in Hollywood productions.