What better way to celebrate the holiday season with the family than to rush to the theatres for Zootopia 2? A mesmerizing world of anthropomorphic animals pulsing with mystery and love has returned just in time for the winter break. The sequel has arrived like a nostalgic hug, with the theaters full of kids and their parents. And it has already pulled stunning numbers at the box office, offering the best animated escape that families have longed for. 

Already shattering records with its preview screenings, Zootopia 2 farms aura like no other sequel in history.

The highly anticipated second part of Disney's Zootopia 2, starring Jason Bateman, got off to a huge start with early preview screenings, making $10.2 million in sales from tickets alone. Only trailing last year's Moana 2 ($13.8 million) and beating the preview revenues of Frozen II ($8.5 million), it has become the second-highest preview start for Walt Disney Animation Studios in history, per Variety. It is also predicted to expand massively over the Thanksgiving weekend owing to its strong numbers. 

Eyeing $125 million to $150 million in domestic box office during the holiday period, the buddy-cop comedy's early success indicates that it could be one of the biggest animated openings among Thanksgiving releases of all time. While the original movie amassed $1.02 billion worldwide, its sequel is poised to be equally a juggernaut overseas, with Variety reporting its international box office projections of $135 million to $145 million. It has not only earned staggering box-office numbers but also rave reviews, with every critic praising its charming humor, genuine emotion, and intriguing plot that honors the original smash hit's cult-status.  

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Zootopia 2 is not just a kids' movie; it is a packaged entertainment deal for the whole family that lets its storyline and dazzling visuals do all the talking.

Zootopia 2 arrived in theaters across the country on November 26, 2025, nearly a decade after the first movie. Reviving the vibrant city of talking animals, the two detectives Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are tasked to solve a strange case that involves a mysterious reptile who shakes Zootopia to its very foundation. There is suspense, heart, and holiday magic wrapped in an early Christmas present that fans of the original could not wait for.

Prepare to be left in splits with Zootopia 2's hilarious sequences, pop culture references, and sharp attention to detail. Amplifying the magic of Zootopia, the sequel offers a delightful mixture of old and new characters voiced by Idris Elba, Shakira, Jenny Slate, Ke Huy Quan, Macaulay Culkin, and more notable faces. New creatures, fresh conflicts, and higher stakes in the film promise to unite families in being glued to their seats until after the post-credit scene. 

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