Zootopia 2 roars into Hollywood history as the highest-grossing animated film ever, smashing $1.7 billion worldwide and cracking the all-time Top 10—surpassing Inside Out 2 and securing Disney Animation’s greatest triumph. Released November 26, 2025, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde’s sequel dominated China ($550M+), conquered family audiences globally, and proved theatrical animation still reigns supreme.
Zootopia 2 Box Office
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Total | $1.70 Billion |
| North America | $452M |
| China | $550M+ |
| International | $1.25B |
| IMAX Global | $85M |
Crossed $1B in 17 days—fastest animated film ever. Beat Inside Out 2 ($1.69B), Frozen II ($1.45B). China alone delivered 32% of total, Japan/Korea/France followed.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Films (Worldwide)
| Rank | Film | Year | WW Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zootopia 2 | 2025 | $1.70B |
| 2 | Inside Out 2 | 2024 | $1.69B |
| 3 | Frozen II | 2019 | $1.45B |
| 4 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 2023 | $1.36B |
Voice Cast & Critical Acclaim
Returning Stars:
- Ginnifer Goodwin – Judy Hopps (9.5/10)
- Jason Bateman – Nick Wilde (9.4/10)
- Idris Elba – Chief Bogo (9.2/10)
- J.K. Simmons – Mayor Lionheart (9.0/10)
New Voices: Ke Huy Quan (Gary the Gnu), Fortune Feimster (Gerald), Quinta Brunson (Raccoon), Will Forte (Perry the Possum)
Ratings: 95% Rotten Tomatoes | 8.9/10 IMDb | A+ CinemaScore | 97% Audience
Plot
Disney’s Zootopia 2 picks up the beloved story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde and brings audiences back into the bustling, vibrant animal metropolis of Zootopia with a brand-new mystery that tests their partnership, challenges societal norms, and expands the world far beyond what we saw in the original 2016 film.
The movie begins some time after the dramatic events of the first Zootopia, where Judy Hopps—a determined rabbit—became the city’s first bunny police officer, and Nick Wilde—once a sly fox con artist—joined the police force as her partner. Now established as detectives within the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD), the duo has solved high-profile cases together. But their partnership, once effortless and inspiring, has started to show signs of strain. Miscommunication and work pressure have eroded their once-unshakeable trust, leading Chief Bogo to intervene.
Judy and Nick are sent to a mandatory “Partners in Crisis” therapy program—a humorous yet heartfelt subplot that introduces Dr. Fuzby, a quirky counselor who helps mismatched partners work through their issues. This sets up a strong emotional foundation for the rest of the narrative and already raises the stakes for the characters before the main plot even kicks in.
Gary’s arrival divides the city. Some citizens welcome the new diversity, while others—still uneasy after past events involving predator-prey fear—respond with suspicion and prejudice. Tension escalates when strange incidents begin happening around Zootopia—items go missing, vital maps are altered, and ancient artifacts resurface in unexpected places. These happenings lead Chief Bogo to assign Judy and Nick to investigate—not just as detectives, but as part of their therapy “fieldwork.”
Nick goes undercover among reptile communities to get closer to Gary, leading to humorous but meaningful moments as he attempts to “blend in” where he’s clearly out of place. Meanwhile, Judy digs into historical archives to better understand why reptiles were excluded from Zootopia’s founding infrastructure. Parallel to the case, Judy and Nick slowly unpack the fractures in their partnership. Judy admits she sometimes pushes Nick away due to fear of dependency, while Nick reveals insecurity about his place in ZPD—especially as a former con artist turned detective. These emotional beats are crucial to their character arcs and ultimately strengthen their bond. Midway through the film, it’s revealed that Gary isn’t simply a disruptive presence—he’s on a mission of restitution. The items he’s been collecting were originally taken from reptile cultures decades ago and integrated into Zootopia’s exhibits and systems without acknowledgment. His goal isn’t theft for power, but a radical way to highlight historical wrongs.
China Box Office Explosion: $550M+
Single-handedly delivered 32% of global gross. Broke Kung Fu Panda 4 records. IMAX demand forced extra screens. Local dubbing praised for cultural adaptation.
Japan added $45M+; Korea $38M. Europe strong throughout MLK weekend. Global family audiences proved animation transcends language barriers.
Final Thoguhts
Zootopia 2 brilliantly blends entertainment with emotion, delivering a story that’s bigger and bolder than before. Whether you’re drawn by the standout visuals, the clever humor, or the heartfelt character arcs, the movie offers something for everyone. It’s no wonder audiences around the globe have flocked to theaters in record numbers.
Disney’s Zootopia 2 isn’t just another animated sequel — it’s a global blockbuster phenomenon and a cultural milestone for animation in the 21st century. Its entry into the top-grossing films of all time list proves that heart, humor, and creativity can continue to captivate audiences worldwide like never before.
