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Zootopia 2 Dominates China Box Office
22 Nov
Summary
- Zootopia 2's pre-sales in China have surpassed those of Demon Slayer.
- The Disney sequel is the biggest Hollywood pre-sale in China since Avatar 2.
- Over 155,000 screenings are booked, a record for non-Chinese films.
Zootopia 2 has made a remarkable debut in China, with its pre-sales collection now outperforming the popular anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The Disney sequel initially trailed by $1 million but has since gained significant momentum, establishing itself as one of the biggest Hollywood pre-sales in China since Avatar: The Way of Water.
The film has achieved a record-breaking feat by opening 155,000 screenings for booking, a new high for non-Chinese movies early in the pre-sale period. As of November 30, Zootopia 2 had garnered $16.5 million in pre-sales over five days, and it is projected to surpass $30 million by its release.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, the sequel features returning voice actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, alongside new cast members like Ke Huy Quan. The film's strong pre-sale performance suggests it could achieve one of the highest opening weekends for a Hollywood film in China post-pandemic, potentially challenging records set by F9.
