"Zootopia 2" Overtakes "Inside Out 2" as Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time

Disney’s hit sequel “Zootopia 2” has earned $1.7 billion globally, dethroning another hit Disney sequel, 2024’s “Inside Out 2” ($1.69 billion) to become Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film in history.

China’s “Ne Zha 2,” a non-Motion Picture Association release, remains the biggest animated movie with $2.25 billion.

With these box office milestones, “Zootopia 2” is now the ninth-biggest global release of all time, ranking behind two superhero juggernauts, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ($1.9 billion), and “Avengers: Infinity War” ($2 billion).

“This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible,” Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman said in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud of our filmmakers Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Yvett Merino and the entire team at Walt Disney Animation Studios for creating a film that connects so deeply with audiences everywhere. ‘Zootopia 2’ is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life.”

“Zootopia 2” opened ahead of Thanksgiving to $156 million domestically and $559.5 million globally over five days, becoming the highest global animated opening of all time and the year’s biggest worldwide debut.

The sequel has remained a box office powerhouse with $390 million domestically and a staggering $1.31 billion internationally. Among its many other milestones, “Zootopia 2” became the fastest animated Hollywood film and quickest PG-rated release to reach $1 billion globally.

China, which has been hostile to Hollywood fare since the coronavirus pandemic, has been especially enthusiastic about the return of the animal-filled metropolis, with $619 million to date. It’s the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film in the country behind Disney’s Marvel epic “Avengers: Endgame” with $632 million.

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, “Zootopia 2” follows fan-favorite rabbit police officer  Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and con artist fox turned cop Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they reunite to pursue a mysterious new reptilian resident (Ke Huy Quan). Disney has yet to announce the inevitable “Zootopia 3.”