Zootopia 2 Smashes Records in China with Rs 925 Crore on Opening Day

Audiences around the world are increasingly enjoying diverse content from multiple countries, irrespective of language, genre, or format. If a film is compelling, viewers are quick to embrace it. While Indian audiences have long been receptive to international films, the Chinese market has traditionally been more selective, showing limited interest in foreign movies. That trend, however, has now been challenged by a Hollywood animation blockbuster—Zootopia 2.

Released globally just two days ago, Zootopia 2 has already raked in a staggering $556 million during its opening weekend. The film made an extraordinary impact in China, where it collected an impressive Rs 925 crore on its very first day. Produced on a massive budget of approximately $150 million, it now stands as one of the most expensive animated films ever made. In addition, it has set a record for the largest opening weekend ever for a Hollywood movie in China. Within only four days of release, the film has surpassed $200 million in worldwide earnings, a remarkable feat for an animated feature.

Historically, animated films have catered to a smaller audience than live-action movies and achieving huge box-office numbers was a rare occurrence. Yet, countries like China, India, and several others, which have seen limited exposure to animated films in theaters, are now witnessing unprecedented success. Zootopia 2 has exceeded all expectations, even outperforming major blockbusters. Previous animated hits such as Neja 2, Mahaavatar Narasimha, Bad Days, Lilo & Stitch, and Dogman have already made waves globally, but Zootopia 2 is setting entirely new benchmarks.

The story follows detective duo Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they pursue a secretive reptilian criminal terrorizing the city of Zootopia. The plot explores how this case challenges their abilities and the risks they must take to bring the criminal to justice. With its compelling narrative and stunning animation, Zootopia 2 is now turning heads even within Hollywood trade circles. If this trend continues, it could boost the appetite for animated films in China and potentially drive higher production of such films worldwide.