China's film market is ending 2025 with a roar as Zootopia 2 becomes a cultural phenomenon, smashing box office records and redefining animated entertainment in the Chinese mainland. The Disney sequel has raked in 2.28 billion yuan ($322.98 million) as of Friday afternoon, making it the highest-grossing imported animated film in China's history 🚀.
The film shattered expectations on November 29 with a single-day haul of 738 million yuan – dethroning Avengers: Endgame as China's biggest single-day earner for foreign films. By Wednesday, it crossed the 2-billion-yuan milestone, outperforming its North American earnings and cementing China's position as the movie's top global market 🍿.
Beyond theaters, Zootopia 2 has sparked an IP revolution, partnering with 60+ brands across toys, tech, fashion, and food. From limited-edition bubble tea to themed electric cars, the film’s characters are everywhere – proving China’s box office power now drives global entertainment trends 🌐.
