Despite a brief challenge from the horror release “Five Nights at Freddy 2” last week, Disney’s animated sequel “Zootopia 2” has reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office, signaling continued strong performance for the family-friendly film [[1]]. The film, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2016 original, has quickly become a global phenomenon, surpassing $1.136 billion worldwide [[3]]. “Zootopia 2’s” success is particularly notable within a competitive holiday season box office landscape [[2]].
Los Angeles, December 14, 2025 – Disney’s animated sequel, “Zootopia 2,” has bounced back to the top of the North American box office, earning an estimated $26.3 million over the weekend, according to data released Sunday by Comscore.
The follow-up to the 2016 hit sees the return of Judy Hopps, the rabbit police officer, and Nick Wilde, the fox, as partners. They find themselves embroiled in a major mystery following the arrival of Gary De Snake in Zootopia and his subsequent disruption of the animal metropolis. Jared Bush and Byron Howard directed the film.
Through Sunday, “Zootopia 2” has grossed $259 million domestically and approximately $1.136 billion worldwide. The film’s success underscores the enduring appeal of animated features and Disney’s continued dominance in family entertainment.
“Five Nights at Freddy 2,” a Universal horror release that unseated “Zootopia 2” for the number one spot last weekend, slipped to second place this week with $19.5 million. Its North American total now stands at $95.5 million.
Rounding out the top three was Universal’s fantasy film, “Wicked: Forever,” now in its fourth week of release, which earned $8.55 million, bringing its domestic total to $312.1 million.
