Zootopia 2 Expected $115M-$130M Opening Weekend Surpasses Original

Disney's highly anticipated sequel, Zootopia 2, is projected to have a blockbuster opening weekend with early box office tracking estimating earnings between $115 million and $130 million in the United States. This forecast significantly surpasses the original 2016 Zootopia's opening of $75.1 million and positions the sequel for strong commercial success, benefiting from being the first major animated release during the holiday season. The film, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, features returning voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, along with new cast members such as Ke Huy Quan and Idris Elba. The storyline follows the duo as they investigate a mysterious reptile causing chaos in Zootopia, challenging their partnership in new city areas. Disney's extensive marketing campaign, positive early critical response, and the strategic release date shortly after Thanksgiving contribute to the optimistic box office outlook. However, analysts note that these early projections are subject to change as release approaches and more audience feedback becomes available.