Disney’s animated sequel Zootopia 2 has made history by crossing $600.9 million in China. As of January 3, 2026, it’s only the second film ever to achieve this milestone in a single international market.
The film now sits just $32 million behind Avengers: Endgame for the all-time China record. Industry experts predict it will claim the top spot within days, given its current momentum.
- Record-Breaking Daily Collections
- Zootopia 2 Global Box Office Domination
- Why Chinese Audiences Love It
- What Zootopia 2 Collection Means for Hollywood
Record-Breaking Daily Collections
On January 2, 2026, Zootopia 2 earned an impressive $11.4 million in China alone, demonstrating the film’s extraordinary staying power. This figure represented a stunning 375% increase from the previous Friday’s collections, indicating powerful word-of-mouth and holiday audience turnout.
The film achieved these remarkable numbers across an unprecedented 118,000 screenings nationwide throughout China. Even more remarkably, this performance marks the biggest 6th Friday ever recorded for a Hollywood release in the Chinese market, shattering previous records held by superhero franchises. The sustained growth this late into the theatrical run suggests the film could continue performing strongly for several more weeks.
Zootopia 2 Global Box Office Domination
Worldwide, Zootopia 2 has accumulated an astounding $1.47 billion, securing its position as 2025’s second-highest-grossing film globally. The comprehensive breakdown includes $344.6 million from the domestic North American market and $1.13 billion from international territories, with China representing more than half of the international total.
The sequel achieved this feat in just 38 days of theatrical release. Analysts now project it will cross $1.5 billion globally before leaving theaters.
Why Chinese Audiences Love It
The film’s universal themes of friendship, determination, social harmony, and overcoming prejudice resonate profoundly with Chinese family audiences. Additionally, Disney’s strategic release timing during the extended New Year holiday period maximized potential audience turnout and repeat viewings.
Cultural experts note that Zootopia’s animal characters appeal universally across age groups. This broad demographic reach explains the sustained box office performance week after week.
What Zootopia 2 Collection Means for Hollywood
Zootopia 2‘s success proves animated franchises can compete with superhero blockbusters in China. Moreover, it demonstrates the growing importance of the Chinese market for global releases.
This record-breaking run will likely influence Disney’s future release strategies for major franchises. Expect more sequels to prioritize Chinese audiences during production and marketing.
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