Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Zootopia 2 Becomes Highest-Grossing Animated Film
Zootopia 2, a new animated movie, has made a lot of money at the box office.
It has become the highest-grossing animated film ever, making $1.7 billion worldwide.
This is more than any other animated movie, including Inside Out 2.
The movie did really well in China, making $610 million there.
People love the story of Judy Hopps, a character who goes from a small town to a big city.
Disney is very happy with this success and thanks the fans for making it possible.
The movie is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard and stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as the main characters.
Zootopia 2 has become Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film ever with $1.7 billion worldwide.
The film's total earnings are highly influenced by its international performance, with $1.31 billion from overseas markets.
China contributed significantly with $610 million, making it the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film in the country's history.
Zootopia 2 is now the ninth-biggest global release of all time and holds records for the highest global animated opening.
The film is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, and stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
- Who
- Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, directors Jared Bush, Byron Howard, stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman
- What
- Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film ever
- When
- Achieved milestone within weeks of its debut
- Where
- Worldwide, with significant earnings in China
- Why
- Strong international performance and audience connection with Judy Hopps’ journey
- Movie
- Zootopia 2
- Director
- Jared Bush, Byron Howard
- Stars
- Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman
- Box Office Earnings
- $1.7 billion worldwide
- US and Canada Earnings
- $390 million
- International Earnings
- $1.31 billion
- China Earnings
- $610 million
- Release Date
- November 26, 2025
Sources
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Disney's Zootopia 2 makes history as Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film ever; earns THIS much
Disney’s Zootopia 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film ever
