“Zootopia 2” has reclaimed the top position at the domestic box office, earning an impressive $26.3 million in its third weekend, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. This success propelled the animated sequel by The Walt Disney Co. to become the second film of the year to surpass the remarkable $1 billion mark globally.
With the arrival of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” on Friday, the weekend saw a quieter atmosphere in theaters, with no substantial new releases. This allowed “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” to compete for box office supremacy. Ultimately, “Zootopia 2” emerged victorious, accumulating a staggering $1.14 billion in global ticket sales, a feat significantly driven by its outstanding reception in China, where it has generated $502.4 million. This impressive achievement positions “Zootopia 2” as one of the biggest Hollywood successes in the country in recent years.
Currently, “Lilo & Stitch,” another Disney production released in 2025, is the only other Hollywood film to surpass the $1 billion threshold, grossing $1.04 billion worldwide. Nevertheless, the top-grossing film of the year remains the Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” which has astonishingly earned close to $2 billion exclusively within China.
In its second weekend, the sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, raked in $15.4 million, suffering a hefty 70% decline from its strong opening weekend. However, with a total of $95.5 million domestically, the film, which cost $36 million to produce, is still considered a significant achievement for Blumhouse, adding yet another successful horror franchise to its portfolio.
The weekend also marked the release of “Ella McCay,” directed by James L. Brooks in his first directing effort in 15 years. Unfortunately, the film only managed to garner $2.1 million from 2,500 theaters, making it one of the poorest performances for a wide release this year.
As the box office continues to showcase a mix of hits and misses, “Zootopia 2” demonstrates the enduring appeal of animated features, while the challenges faced by newer titles remind audiences of the competitive nature of the film industry.
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