Disney(US:DIS) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-01 04:25Core Insights - Disney's "Zootopia 2" has achieved a remarkable box office of $272 million in its opening in China, making it the second highest opening for an overseas film in Chinese history [1] - The film is projected to reach a cumulative box office of approximately 4.26 billion RMB (around $600 million), potentially matching the record set by "Avengers: Endgame" [1] - The success of "Zootopia 2" highlights Disney's long-term efforts to establish the franchise as a leading IP in the Chinese market, despite geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainties [1] Box Office Performance - "Zootopia 2" is noted as the best-performing overseas film in China since "Avengers: Endgame" [1] - The film has set a record for the highest opening box office for an overseas animated film in China [1] - Prior to "Zootopia 2," the leading overseas film was "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" with approximately 620 million RMB, followed by "Jurassic World: Dominion" and "Mission: Impossible 8" [3] Market Dynamics - The rise of animated films in China is attributed to government support for the struggling film market and a shift in audience preference towards animated content for quality viewing experiences [2] - Domestic animated films like "Ne Zha" have also performed exceptionally well, with box office figures exceeding $2 billion [2] - "Zootopia 2" is expected to significantly boost box office revenues in the coming weeks, especially with limited competition from other major releases [3] Theme Park Influence - The Shanghai Disneyland has maintained the IP's popularity through a dedicated "Zootopia" themed area, although its limited visitor capacity is not the primary driver of the film's success [2] - The immersive experiences offered at the theme park have contributed to sustaining interest in the franchise during the nine-year gap since the first film [2]