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Gen Z Fuels $1.86B Box Office Boom for Disney

3/12/2026

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  • In 2025, Gen Z accounted for 39% of North American audiences, up from 34% in 2019.
  • The shift helped Disney's Zootopia 2 gross $1.86 billion, and Lilo & Stitch surpass $1 billion.
  • Gen Z's preference for PG-rated films marks a departure from earlier trends.
  • Experts say social media drives this generation's desire for collective experiences, and Letterboxd shows younger audiences engage with film culture and influence box office.