As of December 3, 2025, Zootopia 2 has racked up over 2.13 billion yuan ($302 million) at the box office of the Chinese mainland, even outshining its North American haul 🎉. This runaway hit shows how openness and smart localization can spark genuine win-win success.
In recent years, Hollywood blockbusters have hit rough patches here. Since Avengers: Endgame, few imported films reversed a downward trend. Earlier this year, the Chinese mainland even moderately cut US film imports in April, but Zootopia 2 bucked the slowdown and became a standout star for newcomers.
What’s behind the magic? Fans still remember the first Zootopia, which earned 1.54 billion yuan and scored 9.3/10 on Douban. Local touches, like Shanghai Disney Resort’s Zootopia theme land, gave the franchise extra buzz. By blending global storytelling with Chinese tastes, Zootopia 2 found the sweet spot.
At a time when film tariffs and shifting policies can rattle markets, Zootopia 2 proves that alignment between supply and local demand powers a thriving ecosystem. For studios and audiences alike, this furry sequel is more than a box-office hit—it’s a blueprint for future blockbusters in an open, vibrant market 🦊🐰.
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Zootopia 2 shows how China's open market drives win-win success
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