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Zootopia 2 and Wicked Sequels Poised for Blockbuster Thanksgiving Debuts
6 Nov
Summary
- Zootopia 2 tracking for $125M+ 5-day Thanksgiving debut
- Wicked: For Good also expected to open strongly
- Sequels aim to revive struggling domestic box office
As of November 6th, 2025, the upcoming Disney animated sequel Zootopia 2 is poised to dominate the Thanksgiving box office. According to industry tracking, the film is on pace to earn at least $125 million in its five-day opening weekend starting on November 26th. This would continue the strong performance of the original Zootopia, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide when it was released in 2016.
The Zootopia 2 sequel will see the return of detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, respectively. Newcomers to the cast include Ke Huy Quan as a misunderstood reptile named Gary De'Snake. The film is expected to be a major draw for families over the holiday weekend.
Zootopia 2 will be joined by another highly anticipated sequel, Universal's Wicked: For Good, which is also tracking to open strongly over the Thanksgiving frame. These two blockbuster releases are poised to help revive the struggling domestic box office, which has faced challenges in recent months. With Disney's strong track record of successful Thanksgiving openings, the stage is set for a bewitching holiday season at the movies.
