Get ready to be amazed—'Zootopia 2' has just shattered global box office records with a jaw-dropping $556 million opening weekend! But here’s where it gets even more fascinating: this isn’t just any animated film—it’s the highest international opening ever for an animated movie, the fourth-highest global debut across all genres, and the top international opener of 2025. Talk about a roaring success!
The Walt Disney Company’s sequel to the beloved animal city adventure brought in a staggering $96 million in North America over the weekend, with a five-day Thanksgiving haul of $156 million. Globally, it’s been nothing short of a phenomenon since its Wednesday debut. And this is the part most people miss: Zootopia 2 arrives nearly a decade after the original, which itself was a surprise hit with a $75 million domestic opening in March. The dynamic duo of bunny cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and sly fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are back, proving that some stories truly stand the test of time.
But let’s not forget the other heavyweight in the ring—Wicked: For Good, the second installment of the Wicked saga, soared to $62.8 million domestically in its second weekend, pushing its North American total to $270.4 million. Internationally, it’s crossed the $393 million mark, making this Thanksgiving weekend a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging year for movie theaters. Is this a sign of a cinematic comeback, or just a fleeting moment of glory?
Here’s the full box office breakdown for the weekend, according to Comscore estimates (final domestic figures released Monday):
- 'Zootopia 2,' $96.8 million – A record-breaker that’s got everyone talking.
- 'Wicked: For Good,' $62.8 million – Proving that musicals still have magic.
- 'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,' $7 million – A solid showing for the magic-themed sequel.
- 'Predator: Badlands,' $4.8 million – Holding its ground in the action genre.
- 'The Running Man,' $3.7 million – A steady performer in the thriller category.
- 'Eternity,' $3.2 million – A quieter but noteworthy entry.
- 'Rental Family,' $2.1 million – A unique concept gaining traction.
- 'Hamnet,' $880,000 – A niche drama finding its audience.
- 'Sisu: Road to Revenge,' $810,000 – Action fans are taking notice.
- 'Nuremberg,' $749,325 – A historical drama with a dedicated following.
But here’s the controversial question: With Zootopia 2 and Wicked: For Good dominating the box office, are sequels the future of cinema, or are they crowding out original stories? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear whether you’re team sequel or team originality!
