【U.S. Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Explodes with $220 Million in North America Over 5 Days... Surpassing 'Frozen 2' to Claim 2nd Place for All-Time Thanksgiving Weekend

Disney's ambitious project 'Zootopia 2' has taken over theaters worldwide, announcing the glamorous return of Nick and Judy. It has particularly gained explosive reactions in the Chinese market, signaling a bright future for its box office performance.

According to reports from Box Office Mojo and Variety on the 29th (local time), 'Zootopia 2', which premiered on the 26th, is expected to record over $155 million (approximately 227.9 billion won) in sales over the first 5 days, including its opening weekend in North America.

◆ Surpassing 'Frozen 2'... Record-Breaking Opening

This record ranks as 2nd among all-time Thanksgiving weekend openings in North America. The top spot is held by 'Moana 2', which earned $225 million over 5 days last year (2024).

However, 'Zootopia 2' easily surpassed previous heavyweights like 'Frozen 2' (2019, $125 million) and 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' (2013, $109 million), showcasing the strength of Disney animation. Notably, on 'Black Friday' (28th), it generated $38.5 million (approximately 56.6 billion won) in ticket sales, proving its box office heat.

◆ 'Super Hit' in China... Matching North American Earnings

The industry's focus is on the response from the Chinese market. Variety reported that "'Zootopia 2' earned $54 million (approximately 79.4 billion won) just two days after its release in China." This is comparable to its North American opening performance.

This achievement is significant given the cooling U.S.-China relations due to recent trade conflicts and the shrinking presence of Hollywood films in China post-COVID-19. Since the first film set all-time animation box office records in China, the sequel is analyzed to have perfectly met the nostalgia and expectations of Chinese audiences.

Meanwhile, 'Zootopia 2' is expected to generate an additional $135 million to $145 million in overseas markets outside North America during its opening week, indicating that the global box office surge is likely to continue for the time being.