What's up, film fam? The Chinese mainland's movie scene just hit a new high with Zootopia 2! 🚀
As 2025 wraps up, this animated sequel has pocketed a whopping 2.28 billion yuan (~$323M) at the local box office by Friday afternoon, making waves across Asia. Here's the lowdown:
- Record Day: On November 29, it pulled in 738 million yuan, smashing Avengers: Endgame's previous one-day record for imported films.
- All-Time Champ: By hitting 2 billion yuan mid-week, Zootopia 2 is now the top-grossing imported animated film in the Chinese mainland—outpacing North America.
And it's not just ticket sales lighting up — merch is everywhere! From designer toys and bubble tea collabs to smartphone themes and even car promos, over 60 brands hopped on the Zootopia 2 hype train. 🚗📱🍹
For us in South and Southeast Asia, it's proof that big-screen magic transcends borders. Whether you're Team Judy Hopps 🐰 or Team Nick Wilde 🦊, this box-office boom shows the power of strong storytelling and smart brand tie-ins. ✨
Next stop: your local cinemas? Keep an eye on upcoming releases—it might be time for our own film industries to level up! 💡🎥
Which character are you rooting for? Drop a comment below! #Zootopia2 #BoxOfficeBoom
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
