【Korea Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Takes the Top Spot in Korean Theaters in 2025... A First in Disney Animation History

Disney's duo Nick and Judy have finally conquered the Korean box office. The movie 'Zootopia 2' has risen to the throne of the 2025 South Korean box office, surpassing all fierce competitors. This marks the first record in the history of Disney animation that even the 'Frozen' series could not achieve.

According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council and Walt Disney Company Korea on the 20th, 'Zootopia 2' surpassed a cumulative audience of 5.69 million on the afternoon of the 18th, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.

◆ Overcoming 'Demon Slayer' and 'Zombie Daughter'

The momentum of 'Zootopia 2' is unstoppable. In just 23 days since its release, this film has claimed the top spot, overtaking the animated blockbusters 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' (over 5.68 million viewers) and the pride of Korean animation 'Zombie Daughter' (over 5.63 million viewers) in just one day. It has not only far surpassed the final audience number of 4.71 million recorded by its predecessor 'Zootopia' (2016) but also claimed the title of the fastest film to reach 5 million viewers this year.

◆ Breaking the Barrier that Even 'Frozen' Could Not Surpass

The significance of this record is profound. Despite having a strong fandom in Korea, Disney animation has never claimed the annual box office overall number one. Even 'Frozen 2' (13.76 million viewers), which entered the ranks of '10 million films' in 2019, had to settle for third place behind 'Extreme Job' and 'Avengers: Endgame'. Last year, 'Inside Out 2' also failed to surpass the barriers of 'The Drug King' and 'Crime City 4', finishing in third place. 'Zootopia 2' has broken this jinx and written a new history for Disney animation.

◆ The World is Suffering from 'Zootopia'... Global No. 1

Not only in Korea but the entire world is going wild. As of the 15th, 'Zootopia 2' has surpassed global box office earnings of $1.13667 billion (approximately 1.6787 trillion KRW), racing to the overwhelming number one spot among Hollywood films released in 2025. The deeper chemistry between the fox Nick and the rabbit Judy, along with the expanded universe, has perfectly hit the tastes of audiences across generations.