“Zootropolis 2” Becomes The Highest-Grossing Animated Motion Picture Association Film Of All Time Globally

“Zootropolis 2” is now the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association (MPA) film of all time, having just surpassed “Inside Out 2.” This milestone also makes Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” the #9 biggest film in history worldwide.  

“This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible. We’re incredibly proud of our filmmakers Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Yvett Merino and the entire team at Walt Disney Animation Studios for creating a film that connects so deeply with audiences everywhere. ‘Zootropolis 2’ is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life,” said Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment.

Additional Highlights:

• $1.703 billion global gross to date ($390 million domestic / $1.313 billion international)
• #1 global MPA release of 2025
• #1 global MPA release of all time in China ($619 million to date)
• #1 international MPA release of 2025
• #9 global film of all time 
• The Walt Disney Studios have released the top three animated MPA releases with “Zootropolis 2” (#1), Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” (#2) and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” (#3)
• The two “Zootropolis” films have delivered a combined global box office total exceeding $2.73 billion to date 
• “Verified Hot” Rotten Tomatoes 96% Audience Score and an A “Cinema Score”
• Opened on 26 November, 2025 to a record-breaking $559.5 million in five days, becoming the highest global animated opening of all time, the highest global debut of 2025, and the highest global opening for any animated film in Disney history
• Fastest animated MPA – and fastest PG-rated – film to reach $1 billion

Locally in Southern Africa, the film is now the highest‑grossing animated title released in the 2025 calendar year and the second highest‑grossing film overall for the year, only behind 20^th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash.

“Zootropolis 2” continues its theatrical run in theaters worldwide.