Will Zootopia 2 Gross Over $1 Billion Worldwide?
Will Zootopia 2 Gross Over $1 Billion Worldwide?
Zootopia was a commercial and critical success internationally, as it was the fourth highest-grossing film of 2016 and won Best Animated Feature at the 89th Academy Awards.
Despite being a box office hit, fans have waited close to ten years for a sequel, as Zootopia 2 is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters on November 26, 2025.
Due to the original’s popularity, expectations are high for the upcoming movie, but many wonder if the film will fall victim to sequelitis. Keep reading to learn if Zootopia 2 is likely to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
The trajectory of the odds for this BEO bet indicates it is most probable Avatar: Fire and Ash will gross $1 billion at the worldwide box office in 2025 ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
A Strong Track Record at the International Box Office
Zootopia delighted Disney by grossing $1.025 billion in 2016, easily recouping its $150 million budget.
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2025 Box Office: Will Any Film Gross Over $1 Billion Worldwide?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Avatar: Fire and Ash - Yes | 47.13% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Zootopia 2 - Yes | 35.36% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Lilo & Stitch - Yes | 32.52% |
Thanks to the film’s commercial performance, there are high hopes for Zootopia 2 following in the original’s footsteps and making over $1 billion following its release this November.
As it seemingly has a large fanbase already, it is likely to attract many movie lovers to watch it. Also, the first film’s critical acclaim for its animation, storytelling, and voice performances could draw a crowd for the sequel.
As adults and children often turn out to watch feel-good animations, there is a strong chance there will be a wide and diverse turnout of various ages and backgrounds to watch the flick.
Many Disney franchises have produced sequels that have matched or exceeded an original’s box office performance, too, such as Toy Story, Frozen, and Inside Out.
Various Factors Will Determine Its Success
Many factors often determine a film’s commercial success, such as its release date, critical reception, audience appeal, and marketing. For this reason, it is hard to predict if a film will likely total $1 billion or more until it is released.
However, Zootopia 2’s witty plot and much-loved characters could attract movie fans to watch it.
Also, the film has been strategically timed for Thanksgiving in the United States, which will likely lead to a healthy opening weekend domestically, giving it the best chance of topping the billion-dollar mark and potentially another Academy Award nomination.
Only a Small Number of Films Will Achieve $1 Billion
It is common for only a small number of films to gross $1 billion or more at the international box office.
For example, only two films managed to reach the figure in 2023 (Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie) and 2024 (Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine).
As many films will need to compete with each other at movie theaters, it is a hard feat to achieve the eye-watering return.
However, given Zootopia’s box office success in 2016, there is a good chance Zootopia 2 will earn more than $1 billion following its November release.
For this reason, BEO betting odds suggest it is the second favorite to do so this year, as Avatar: Fire and Ash is the favorite to gross $1 billion at the box office, as the first two films have earned over $2 billion each.
Of course, Zootopia 2 might face tough competition from Wicked: For Good at movie theaters, as it opens a week earlier and will attract movie lovers of all ages.
