Guess what? Disney's Zootopia 2 is on fire in the Chinese mainland! 🔥 As of December 22, the movie has raked in over 3.8 billion yuan ($540 million), making it its biggest box-office territory worldwide.
Not only did it out-earn North America, but it also accounts for nearly half of the film's global haul. Talk about a global phenomenon! 🌍
"I didn't see this coming," says Stanley Rosen, a political science and international relations professor at the University of Southern California. His surprise shows just how powerful the Chinese mainland market has become for Hollywood studios.
Film publicist Will Zang adds, "In today's industry, a strong run in the Chinese mainland can turn a solid performer into a blockbuster superstar." And he's right! Zootopia 2's success is a clear reminder that cracking the Chinese mainland box office is a game-changer. 🦊🐰
With this momentum, Hollywood is keeping a close eye on the Chinese mainland — the place where animated tales go from big to mega. Are you excited to see where Zootopia 2 goes next? 🎬
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Success of 'Zootopia' in China catches US industry attention
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