Zootopia 2 Seeks to Outshine Moana 2's Thanksgiving Box Office Triumph

Disney's animated buddy cop comedy Zootopia 2 is gearing up for its Thanksgiving release this year, hoping to replicate the success of last year's Moana 2. According to Box Office Pro's long-range forecast, the highly anticipated sequel is projected to earn between $95 million and $110 million in its three-day opening weekend at the North American box office. Over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, Zootopia 2 is tracking to bring in $140 million to $160 million.

While Zootopia 2's opening weekend projection is similar to Moana 2's, it may struggle to surpass the 2024 blockbuster's record-breaking debut. Moana 2 set a new benchmark for Thanksgiving releases last year, collecting a staggering $221 million in its five-day opening weekend and $139.78 million in its three-day debut. In comparison, the original Zootopia movie earned $75.06 million in its opening weekend back in 2016, though it went on to become a bigger box office hit than Moana, grossing $1.02 billion in its original theatrical run.