Hollywood animation film Zootopia 2 is rewriting box office records in China, a market that traditionally shows limited enthusiasm for foreign films. While Indian audiences widely welcome good cinema regardless of genre or language, Chinese viewers are often more reserved toward overseas releases. However, Zootopia 2 has defied that trend by registering an extraordinary opening in the country.
The film collected 556 million dollars globally during its opening weekend and earned nearly 925 crore rupees in China on a single day. Produced with a budget of 150 million dollars, it stands among the most expensive animated films ever made. It has also set a new benchmark by recording the highest opening week gross for a Hollywood film in China, securing 200 million dollars in just four days and becoming one of the fastest-earning Hollywood releases in the region.
Animated movies typically attract a limited audience, especially in China where the response to the genre has historically been low. But the phenomenal performance of Zootopia 2 has surpassed expectations and is likely to pave the way for more animated releases in the Chinese market. Industry experts believe this success could encourage global production houses to focus more on animation.
Zootopia 2 follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they take up an undercover mission across new territories in the city in search of a mysterious creature. The story tests their partnership while building suspense, which has resonated strongly with audiences. If the current trend continues, demand for animated films is expected to rise not only in China but across world markets, potentially increasing investment in global animation projects.