Disney's Zootopia 2 is an unprecedented smash hit. The animated sequel earned $556.4 million in its opening weekend: the biggest debut ever for an animated movie, and the fourth-biggest opening of all time, period. Only Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home had bigger opening weekends.

A third movie has just joined 2025’s billion-dollar club: Zootopia 2. On the worldwide box office rankings for this year, it’s currently nipping at the heels of the live-action Lilo & Stitch, though it’s still a ways behind the clear number one, Chinese animation sensation Ne Zha II.

The China Film Pavilion took center stage at CineAsia this week, underscoring a revived market driven by animated blockbusters and new international partnerships.

Zootopia 2 ruled the Thanksgiving box office with $158M domestic and a record China opening as family films continue to dominate.

A Minecraft Movie is leveling up to another big-screen adventure. Warner Bros. announced Thursday, Oct. 9, that a sequel is in the works, due in theaters in July 2027. On Instagram, the studio teased: "Building terrain. See you in theaters July 23 2027.

Disney's animated sequel "Zootopia 2" drove massive box office returns during a big holiday weekend for family films.