'Zootopia 2' Achieves Highest Opening Weekend for a 2025 Release

Breaking an astonishing box office record of surpassing 2.1 million viewers in just 5 days since its release, 〈Zootopia 2〉 has claimed the overwhelming box office number one spot during its opening weekend, coloring South Korea with the 'Zootopia' syndrome.

With a CGV Golden Egg Index of 99%, the film 〈Zootopia 2〉 has received overwhelming praise from actual viewers, recording the top box office position during its opening weekend. According to the Integrated Ticketing System, 〈Zootopia 2〉 attracted 1,623,868 viewers in its opening weekend, and as of 12/1 (Mon), it has a cumulative audience of 2,106,882, maintaining its box office number one position against competitors like 〈Wicked: For Good〉 and 〈Now You See Me 3〉. Furthermore, it has shown a faster box office pace than this year's top box office hits, 〈Demon Slayer: Mugen Train〉 (1,623,117 viewers in its opening weekend from 8/22-8/24 (3 days), cumulative 1,649,079 viewers) and 〈Zombie Daughter〉 (1,165,728 viewers in its opening weekend from 8/1-8/3 (3 days), cumulative 1,868,709 viewers), establishing itself as the film with the highest opening score for a 2025 release.

This film features an expanded world view, more refined action and visuals, and a warm message presented alongside the new character 'Gary', garnering a variety of affectionate responses from actual viewers. Notably, RM, the leader of the world star BTS, shared his viewing experience, saying, "It's so fun. I cried at the end," drawing attention.

The film 〈Zootopia 2〉 continues to receive enthusiastic praise from domestic media, critics, and audiences. It follows the return of the best duo from 'Zootopia', 'Judy' and 'Nick', as they chase the mysterious snake 'Gary' that shakes the city, diving into a new world and investigating a perilous incident in this thrilling chase adventure, currently showing in theaters nationwide.