Disney's Zootopia 2 landed in the Chinese mainland on November 26, hitting theaters the same day as North America. Within hours, moviegoers flocked to cinemas—and the numbers quickly spoke for themselves.
According to Beacon Pro, the animation grossed 227 million yuan (about $32 million) on its opening day, smashing the record for single-day earnings by an imported animated film in the Chinese mainland box office. By 1:30 p.m. on November 27, its cumulative take had already surpassed 300 million yuan (around $42 million).
This blockbuster start underscores the Chinese mainland's growing clout in the global entertainment landscape. For Disney, day-and-date releases are a strategic move to curb piracy and build worldwide hype—Zootopia 2's performance suggests that approach is paying off.
Young movie fans and industry watchers are tracking the trend: a robust opening like this signals strong demand for high-quality animation. With the rest of the weekend still ahead, Zootopia 2 is poised to set even more milestones in one of the world's largest film markets.
Stay tuned as we monitor how far Judy and Nick's latest adventure will go, both on screen and in the global box office race.
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'Zootopia 2' tops single-day imported animation box office in China
cgtn.com
