Fastest to 1 Billion? Zootopia 2 Races Past Inside Out 2’s Early Record Run. Disney’s latest animated blockbuster, Zootopia 2, is making a stunning dash at the global box office, quickly positioning itself as a major contender against Pixar’s reigning champion, Inside Out 2, the current highest-grossing animated film of all time.
After just two weekends in theaters, the sequel starring the beloved duo, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, has already amassed a spectacular worldwide haul, eclipsing the early global performance of its Pixar counterpart.
Zootopia 2‘s Global Sprint to $1 Billion
Through its second full weekend, Zootopia 2 has reached an estimated $915.8 million worldwide. This phenomenal start suggests the film will cross the highly coveted $1 billion mark in a matter of days.
The film’s success is heavily driven by its overseas performance, with a substantial lead in the international market:
- Total Worldwide Gross (2 Weekends): $915.8 Million
- International Gross (2 Weekends): $695.3 Million
- Domestic Gross (2 Weekends): $220.5 Million
Crucially, the film’s $695.3 million international total is powered by a massive performance in markets like China, making it an undeniable global powerhouse and the key engine of its early momentum.
The Reigning Champion: Inside Out 2
The animated film Zootopia 2 is now chasing the colossal final total set by the 2024 surprise smash, Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which redefined the box office ceiling for animated features.
Inside Out 2 concluded its run with a global box office gross of approximately $1.7 billion, surpassing the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Its final breakdown was:
- Final Domestic Gross: Over $652 million
- Final International Gross: Over $1 billion
Head-to-Head: The 10-Day Comparison
While the films had different release strategies (a standard three-day opening for Inside Out 2 versus a five-day Thanksgiving opening for Zootopia 2), a look at their early runs shows a major global advantage for the new challenger:
- At the End of its Second Weekend (Day 10): Inside Out 2 had achieved an estimated $724 million worldwide, with a domestic total of approximately $356 million.
- The Verdict: Zootopia 2‘s $915.8 million global tally after its second weekend (approximately 12 days of release) gives it a significant $191 million lead over Inside Out 2‘s estimated gross at a comparable point. However, Inside Out 2 had a much stronger domestic foundation, holding a commanding lead of about $136 million in North America at that time.
Zootopia 2 has set an incredible pace, one that suggests it will join the exclusive $1 billion club faster than the three weeks it took for Inside Out 2.
However, to claim the all-time animated crown, Zootopia 2 will need exceptional staying power throughout the crowded holiday season to close the massive gap set by Inside Out 2‘s final $1.7 billion total, particularly in the domestic market, where Inside Out 2 demonstrated historic longevity.
The current box office narrative is clear: Zootopia 2 is the current global king of the sprint, but the marathon to the record is just beginning.
