In Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back, chasing a mysterious reptile through the bustling mammal city of Zootopia.
The Walt Disney Company has scored its second billion-dollar hit of 2025 with the animated sequel, joining the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” as the only Hollywood films this year to surpass the $1 billion mark. As of Friday, “Zootopia 2” had earned $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million internationally.
“This milestone means the world to us because it shows audiences are coming together in theaters to experience this movie on the big screen — a true Zootopia dream come true,” said Jared Bush, chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Globally, the only other film to reach this benchmark in 2025 is China’s “Ne Zha 2,” which has amassed $2.2 billion since its January release, according to Comscore data.
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory, noted that hitting $1 billion has become rarer in recent years and emphasized the film’s remarkable success in China, where it has generated nearly $450 million. This is particularly notable given China’s tightened restrictions on American films and increased tariffs.
“Zootopia 2” set records in China, achieving the largest animated opening ever for a non-local film and becoming the highest-grossing non-local animated release within five days.
The film’s performance also reflects a shift in the U.S. box-office landscape. In 2025, PG-rated family films have outperformed PG-13 and R-rated titles. So far, PG releases have earned $2.7 billion domestically, compared with $2.5 billion for PG-13 films and $2.4 billion for R-rated films. This trend began in 2024 when PG films sold more tickets than any other rating for the first time, ending decades of PG-13 dominance.
Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Comscore, explained that children often drive decisions to see PG movies, and ticket prices for these films tend to be lower, making their billion-dollar achievements even more impressive.
