Disney’s Latest Sequel Is the Biggest US Animated Movie of All Time Now

Disney’s latest animated sequel has officially claimed the top spot as the highest grossing U.S. animated movie ever. The studio’s newest hit crossed a major box office milestone, surpassing previous records and redefining the animated film landscape.

Zootopia 2 beats Inside Out 2 at global box office

Zootopia 2 has surpassed Inside Out 2 at the global box office to become the highest grossing MPA animated movie of all time. The film reached a total of $1.703 billion worldwide, overtaking Inside Out 2’s $1.69 billion. It also exceeded the lifetime grosses of The Lion King (2019) with $1.663 billion and Jurassic World with $1.672 billion (via Deadline).

Zootopia 2 achieved this milestone in its eighth weekend, with a domestic gross of $393 million and an international gross of $1.3 billion. Its worldwide debut over the Thanksgiving weekend earned $559.5 million in five days, setting records as the highest global animated opening of all time and the highest animated debut in Disney history. Zootopia 2 became the fastest PG-rated MPA animated title to reach $1 billion globally.

The film grossed $618.9 million in China, making it the highest MPA animated release of all time in that market. Other strong markets include Japan at $83 million and France at $71.7 million. Zootopia 2 is also the top Walt Disney Animation Studios release in 26 markets including China, France, and Mexico.

Zootopia 2 is the No. 1 global and international MPA release of 2025. It has contributed to a combined franchise total of $2.7 billion. Walt Disney Studios now holds the top three MPA animated titles globally: Zootopia 2, Inside Out 2, and Frozen 2.

According to Box Office Mojo, Zootopia 2’s domestic total stands at $393.2 million, representing 23 percent of its total gross, while 77 percent comes from international markets. China’s Ne Zha 2 remains the highest grossing animated movie globally with $2.2 billion.

Source: Comingsoon.net