Zootopia 2 Races to $10M in Previews, Sets Thanksgiving Box-Office Pace
Zootopia 2 Races to $10M in Previews, Sets Thanksgiving Box-Office Pace
Disney's Zootopia 2 kicks off with $10.2M in previews, signaling a strong Thanksgiving run and a competitive holiday box office landscape.
Disney's Zootopia 2 is off to a strong start, bringing in $10.2 million in preview screenings on Tuesday. The number marks the second-biggest preview start ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios release, behind Moana 2 and ahead of Frozen II, highlighting robust appetite for family-friendly animated fare. The film’s early momentum suggests a meaningful opening for the Thanksgiving window and a solid signal for Disney’s animation slate this season.
The sequel officially opens in more than 4,000 domestic venues on Wednesday, with analysts projecting a five-day Thanksgiving haul in the range of $135 million to $150 million. If realized, the debut would set a brisk pace for cinemas during a holiday week that traditionally favors high-energy family titles and established franchises. The forecast places Zootopia 2 squarely in the center of a crowded holiday slate that includes other big releases and potential crowd-pleasers.
Wicked: For Good is also forecast to add significant box office over the same holiday weekend, with projections hovering around the $100 million mark. This combination of strong previews and ambitious Thanksgiving targets underscores a festive, high-stakes period for theaters as families gather for breaks and movie-going remains a popular option.
Beyond the numbers, Zootopia 2 aims to build on the original film’s legacy with familiar characters and new adventures that appeal to both kids and adults. The film’s early performance bodes well for Disney Animation as it continues to navigate a competitive market where theatrical windows remain pivotal for revenue and brand momentum.
As the holiday season unfolds, industry watchers will be watching closely to see whether Zootopia 2 sustains its momentum through the weekend and how it ultimately compares with other major releases as audiences fill theaters across the country.
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