Looks like Zootopia 2 is the MVP of the box office battlefield in China! As of December 3, 2025, it's raked in 2.13 billion yuan (around $302M), even beating its North American haul. 🚀
Here's how this animation sequel leveled up:
- Open market vibes: China's film scene keeps doors wide for select imports, letting over a billion movie fans dive in.
- Smart localization: Beyond simple subtitles, studios are tailoring story beats, marketing and events (shoutout to the Zootopia zone at Shanghai Disney Resort! 🏰) to click with local audiences.
Remember the post-Endgame slump for Hollywood titles? Since 'Avengers: Endgame', few imported films bounced back… until Zootopia 2. Even after China trimmed US film imports in April 2025, this sequel charged ahead and became a foreign-film box office booster.
Why it matters: when market rules sync with what viewers want—fewer hurdles plus cultural tweaks—you get win-win wins all around. Studios hit big numbers, theatres stay packed, and fans see films that resonate.
Give it up for sequel power! The first Zootopia scored 1.54 billion yuan and a stellar 9.3/10 on Douban (China's go-to review site). Zootopia 2 has built on that hype, showing that thoughtful localization and an open market can spark massive success.
Whether you're planning your next cinema night or just love geeky box office dips, Zootopia 2's China triumph is a case study in global films going local. Stay tuned for more wins! 🎥🔥
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Zootopia 2 shows how China's open market drives win-win success
cgtn.com
