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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Tops $1.20+ Billion Worldwide; Heads For 250 Crore Finish In India

Mumbai, January 12 - James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its dominant run at the global box office, topping the $1.23 billion mark through the 4th weekend. The sci-fi spectacle has once again proven the unmatched big screen appeal of the Avatar franchise, emerging as one of the biggest global releases of 2025. In North America, the third instalment in the Avatar franchise continues to put up good hold, hitting $343 million so far. While the numbers are lower than The Way of Water, the sustained weekend holds underline solid audience interest and premium format demand across the US and Canada. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) International markets have driven the film's big global total, with overseas collections now standing at $888 million. China remains the largest market outside North America, with $150 million, followed by France ($91.7 million) and Germany ($73.7 million). In India, Avatar 3 has performed steadily despite strong competition from local releases. The film has already grossed around 225 crore ($25 million) by the end of its 4th weekend, making it the 10th biggest international market for the film. It is heading towards finishing around 250 crores in India as one of the biggest Hollywood grossers in the country. Avatar 3 is projected to finish its run with $420+ million at the domestic box office, and $1.5+ billion globally. The previous two Avatar movies went on to top $2 billion globally, and even though the third film is unlikely to breach that milestone, it is still a mega hit for Disney. Stay tuned...

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18 days ago

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Stranger Things 5 Box Office: Final Episode of Netflix's Sci-Fi Series Made $25+ Million On Limited Screening

Los Angeles, January 2 - Netflix may have, once again, left a lot of money on the table by not giving one of its most popular series, Stranger Things 5, a proper theatrical release. The final episode of this sci-fi show was released on December 31st, with limited fan screenings across North America. In October this year, Netflix announced that the final episode of Stranger Things would be having fans screenings in the domestic market. The finale was set to screen in just over 350 theatres across the U.S. and Canada on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, but due to increasing demand, the number jumped to 620+ theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Technically, there are no box office numbers for these screenings. Because of residual and distribution complications tied to TV series, theatres are charging seat reservation fees (around $20 at AMC), which are then converted into concession vouchers. So, there were no ticket sales via a traditional online platform, so the actual grosses are unknown. However, according to the trade estimated figures, over 1.5 million reservations were made for the Stranger Things finale, and with a $20 million average ticket price, or a reservation fee, it could mean at least $25 million and upto $30 million in just 1 and a half days, and that too, despite the series being availble on streamer with no extra cost. By comparison, 20th Century Studios' Avatar: Fire and Ash, the No. 1 grossing film of the season, made a combined $23.7M over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Netflix has been a hardcore anti-cinema OTT platform, and because of its stubborn approach, trade has time and again said that the streamer has been leaving plenty of money it could have made by releasing its movies or shows on the big screens. Stay tuned...

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19 days ago

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Zootopia 2 Box Office (China): Breaks A Major Record for Hollywood by Selling $100+ Million Tickets

Mumbai, January 1 - Disney's Zootopia 2 is rewriting history for Hollywood at the Chinese box office with an extraordinary theatrical run that very few foreign films have ever managed to achieve. The animated sequel has crossed a landmark that places it in an elite club dominated by only the biggest global blockbusters. According to trade estimates, Zootopia 2 has sold over 100+ million tickets in China, making it the first Hollywood film since Titanic (1997) and only the 8th film ever to cross the 100 million admissions mark in a single market. This historic feat highlights the film's unexpected and unprecedented reach among Chinese audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The animated juggernaut has already grossed $560+ million in China, firmly establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood films of all time in the territory. The film continues to draw massive footfalls, an extremely rare phenomenon for imported releases in recent years. The record-breaking run is particularly significant given Hollywood's recent struggles in China, where local productions have largely dominated the box office. Zootopia 2 has managed to buck that trend entirely, emerging as a cultural event rather than just a successful release. Zootopia 2 is heading towards finishing at $575+ million in China, as the second highest-grossing Hollywood title in the country after Avengers: Endgame ($632 million). At the worldwide box office, the film has topped $1.45 billion, becoming the third biggest animated film of all-time (excluding The Lion King), and the biggest-grossing Disney animated film. Stay tuned...

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20 days ago

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Tom Cruise's Space Movie Cancelled: Here Is Why

Mumbai, December 30 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has reportedly cancelled his space movie, which he was supposed to film in outer space, under the direction of Doug Liman, who previously directed the actor in American Made and Edge of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise had been preparing for a sci-fi movie, in an attempt to shoot it in outer space. But according to the latest report by Page Six, the film has been cancelled after Cruise reportedly refused to ask for President Donald Trump's help in its production. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As reported earlier, for Cruise to film in space, he and director Liman needed to collaborate with NASA for the project. However, the actor would have had to ask a favour of President Trump to make it happen, which the actor didn't want to do. The untitled movie was announced in 2020 and was supposed to start by now. It was set to be made with both NASA and SpaceX's involvement to ensure it could be shot into space. However, the federal government, and specifically the President, would have needed to sign off on the plan, which Cruise didn't want to. Meanwhile, Cruise has been working on multiple projects. Earlier this year, he wrapped filming on a new black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and is also reportedly in talks with Paramount to work on the third Top Gun movie. Stay tuned...

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22 days ago

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James Cameron's Avatar Becomes the First Movie Trilogy to Surpass $6 Billion Globally After Thunderous Response to Avatar: Fire and Ash

Mumbai, December 29 - James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar franchise has scripted a historic moment at the box office, becoming the first movie trilogy ever to cross the $6 billion mark worldwide, after the thunderous response to the latest instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The milestone has been achieved through the combined earnings of Avatar (2009), which grossed $2.92 billion (including re-release runs), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), which scored $2.34 billion and Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), which has so far grossed $760 million. Each chapter of the Pandora saga has been a massive theatrical event, drawing audiences across continents and setting new benchmarks for cinematic spectacle and scale. The original Avatar remains the biggest box office juggernaut of all time, having redefined global cinema with its groundbreaking 3D technology and immersive world-building. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Its sequel, The Way of Water, further cemented the franchise's legacy by emerging as another multi-billion-dollar blockbuster, proving that the magic of Pandora had not faded even after more than a decade. The newly released Avatar: Fire and Ash has now pushed the trilogy past the historic $6 billion milestone, despite the continued doubts over the franchise's future. The film has opened to a strong global start, registering impressive numbers across North America, Europe, and key Asian markets, including India. With $760 million through the second weekend, Avatar 3 is already among the biggest grossers of the year and is heading towards the $1 billion mark this week. As Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its theatrical run, the franchise's total is expected to climb even higher. With more Avatar films already in the pipeline, the Pandora saga shows no signs of slowing down, reinforcing its status as one of the most successful and influential film franchises in cinematic history. Stay tuned...

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23 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron Film Tops $750 Million Worldwide; Nears $20 Million In India

Mumbai, December 28 – James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its strong global run at the box office. The third instalment in the blockbuster Avatar franchise has crossed the $750 million mark worldwide through the second weekend, racing towards the coveted billion-dollar club. After opening to massive numbers across key international markets, Avatar: Fire and Ash has shown impressive consistency at the ticket windows. While the film may not match the record-shattering pace of Avatar (2009) or Avatar: The Way of Water, its current trajectory indicates a long and steady theatrical run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar 3 has grossed $217.70 million at the domestic (North America) box office, while its overseas gross is $542.70 million, for the worldwide cume total of $760.40 million at the end of the second weekend. China remains the biggest international market for the film with almost $100 million, followed by France with $54 million, and Germany with $43 million. In India, the James Cameron directorial is also putting up solid numbers. The film is nearing the $20 million mark, having already scored 168 crores ($18.70 million) after 10 days. Despite facing stiff competition from major Indian releases, Avatar: Fire and Ash has emerged as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year in the country so far. Avatar: Fire & Ash is heading towards $1 billion by this week. It is projected to gross $400+ million domestically and $1.5+ billion worldwide. It has also cross $6 billion mark for the franchise, making it the highest-grossing trilogy at the worldwide box office. Stay tuned...

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25 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Film Becomes Biggest Hollywood Grosser of 2025 In India in 7 Days

Mumbai, December 25 - Director James Cameron will once again top the Indian box office as Avatar: Fire & Ash has become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2025 in the country in flat one week. Earlier, the maverick filmmaker topped the Hollywood charts in India in 2022 with Avatar: Way of Water, which grossed nearly 500 crores. The third instalment in Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar franchise grossed approximately 116.50 crores till Wednesday (6 days), and it is looking to collect 15+ crores gross on day 7 to close the first week at 131+ crores. With this, it will cross F1 Movie's 129 crores gross total to become the biggest foreign film of the year in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar: Fire and Ash had a good yet underwhelming opening of 23+ crores gross, mainly because of Dhurandhar's box office dominance. However, the Hollywood biggie has not maintained a steady trend, but also weathered the Dhurandhar storm to carve its own path at the box office to score a good collection. The film has benefited from positive word of mouth and the popularity of the franchise so far, and the momentum is expected to continue through the holiday frame. It will look to reach near 200 crores gross at the end of the second week, and then, it is all about how well it holds up going ahead. Stay tuned...

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29 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Debuts With $345 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, December 22 - It has been more than a decade since James Cameron's Avatar franchise kicked off in 2009, and it still carries that fire when it comes to the box office as the latest instalment - Avatar: Fire and Ash just broke the bank at the worldwide weekend box office. The third film in Cameorn's planned 5-part sci-fi epic has one of the biggest openings for a 2025 title, even when it couldn't match the opening of its predecessor - Avatar: Way of Water. Touted as the darkest chapter of the franchise yet, Fire and Ash delivered a worldwide opening weekend of $347.30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar: Fire & Ash has had the third biggest global opening of 2025, behind only Zootopia 2 ($560.30 million) and China's animated title Ne Zha 2 ($431.20 million). In comparison to the other Avatar movies, the latest instalment lands in between Avatar ($232 million) and Avatar: Way of Water ($441.70 million). The film's domestic (North America) opening weekend lended at $89.20 million, which took a big dip from Way of Water's $134.10 million launch but better than the original Avatar's $77 million debut. Overseas, the film minted $258.10 million, against Way of Water's $307.60 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) China was the biggest international market for the film in its opening weekend, with $57.6 million, followed by France with $21.4 million, and Germany with $18 million. In India, the sci-fi epic debuted with $9.2 million (82+ crores gross) over the 3-day weekend, which is a good collection but significantly down from Way of Water's 157 crore gross opening weekend. Avatar films are known for their longevity at the global box office, and the trade is already on the job to understand how far it can go. While the trade is ruling out the $2 billion club, the movie is still expected to make $1.5+ billion worldwide, which is roughly 4x its budget. Stay tuned...

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33 days ago

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Avatar Fire And Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Projected To Open With $350 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, November 18 - Releasing amid the burden of massive expectations, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has begun its international rollout on Wednesday, and the final box office projections suggest that the film is heading to open between Avatar and Avatar: Way of Water worldwide. According to Variety, Avatar 3 is poised to open with $90 million to $105 million from 3,800 theatres at the domestic box office, while it is expected to collect another $250 million to $275 million internationally for a global opening weekend between $340 million to $365 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) For the record, the original Avatar opened to $232 million worldwide in 2009, while Way of Water debuted with $441 million. So, if the projection holds, Avatar Fire and Ash are set to open between two of the highest-grossing films worldwide. There is a lot of pressure on Fire & Ash to deliver at the box office as each of the previous two films of this sci-fi franchise grossed well over $2 billion. It is worth remembering that Avatar films, apart from opening to big numbers, are known for their incredible staying power at the box office. Avatar debuted to $77 million domestically and held onto the No. 1 spot for seven weeks, eventually climbing to $760 million in North America and $2.92 billion worldwide (including re-runs). It is currently the highest-grossing film ever globally. Avatar 2 debuted with $134 million in North America, and went on to gross $688 million and $2.3 billion worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It needs to be seen how Avatar: Fire & Ash will perform over the weeks and follow the same path as its predecessors. If the film manages to stay true to the franchise's staying power, Avatar could become the first film franchise in history with three instalments to earn above $2 billion. Currently, it is tied with MCU's two $2 billion mega hits, 2019's Avengers: Endgame and 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. In India, Avatar 3 is scheduled to release on December 19 in multiple languages. The advances for the movie are decent here, with projections suggesting 30+ crores ($3.5+ million) opening day. Avatar: Way of Water opened to nearly 50 crores gross in 2022, and went on to gross around 500 crores in its lifetime run. Stay tuned...

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33 days ago

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Global Box Office Projected To Hit $35 Billion In 2026: Biggest Since Covid-19 Pandemic

Mumbai, December 18 - The worldwide box office continues to see a steady rise after getting a big jolt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected to hit the record post-pandemic $35 billion in 2026, according to Gower Street Analytics (via Variety). The theatrical analytics firm predicted that 2026 will be the highest-grossing year worldwide since 2019's $42.3 billion haul, surpassing 2023's $33.9 billion. It will be a 5% increase over current estimates for 2025, marking a second consecutive year of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) "We predict 2026 will be the highest grossing global year since 2019 ($42.3 billion), topping the current high of 2023 ($33.9 billion)," said Gower Street chief analyst Thomas Beranek, who led the 2026 projection work. "Especially in the markets driven by Hollywood product, we expect the most significant growth." Gower Street releases its projection each December, utilising data from the company's Forecast service based on current release calendars alongside additional analyst assessment. The firm has a respected track record in predicting box office. For 2024, the company's forecast landed within 5% of the actual global year-end result, while for 2025, the box office tracking toward a final global total within 2% of its original $33 billion forecast from 12 months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2026 has several potential Hollywood money spinners in the likes of Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, Star Wars Movie, Super Mario Bros 2, along with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the live action version of Moana, and Michael Jackson's biopic. The year can also prove to be the biggest for Indian cinema with the likes of Border 2, Toxic, Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana, King, Love & War, Jailer 2, Dragon, and many other films hitting the big screens. Stay tuned...

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36 days ago

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Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time: A Definitive Ranking

From the screeching strings of Psycho to the psychological dread of Hereditary, the horror genre has always found new ways to keep us up at night. But true masterpieces do more than just startle—they linger in the psyche long after the credits roll. Whether you are a devotee of vintage slashers or a seeker of modern supernatural thrills, this curated list explores the Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time. Read on to discover the iconic plots that defined fear and the latest industry buzz keeping these nightmares alive in 2025. 1. The Exorcist (1973) Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 When a young girl named Regan starts displaying terrifying behavior—levitating, speaking in tongues, and exhibiting supernatural strength,her desperate mother seeks help from two Catholic priests. Together, they perform a harrowing exorcism to save the child's soul from a demonic entity that pushes their faith to the breaking point. Despite the lukewarm reception of the 2023 sequel The Exorcist: Believer, the original film remains the gold standard for supernatural horror. With the franchise's future currently being reworked under Blumhouse, the 1973 classic continues to top scariest movie lists, especially with its 50th-anniversary 4K re-releases keeping it in the public eye. 2. The Shining (1980) Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel. As the harsh winter sets in, supernatural forces within the hotel begin to drive Jack into madness, putting his wife and psychic son, Danny, in mortal danger. The legacy of the Overlook Hotel is more alive than ever. Following the success of the sequel Doctor Sleep (2019), rumors persist about an Overlook prequel series. The film is also celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, prompting special theatrical screenings and limited-edition merchandise drops. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Psycho (1960) Cast: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 After stealing dollar 40,000 from her employer, secretary Marion Crane goes on the run and checks into the secluded Bates Motel. There, she meets the shy but disturbed proprietor Norman Bates, whose domination by his elderly mother leads to one of cinema's most shocking twists. Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece remains a cultural touchstone, with the Bates Motel prequel series having recently introduced the story to a new generation. As the film approaches its 65th anniversary, it continues to be studied in film schools worldwide as the grandfather of the modern slasher genre. 4. Hereditary (2018) Cast: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Following the death of their secretive grandmother, the Graham family begins to unravel cryptic and terrifying secrets about their ancestry. As a series of tragic events unfolds, they find themselves unable to outrun the sinister fate they have inherited.Widely regarded as the defining elevated horror film of the 21st century, Hereditary launched director Ari Aster into superstardom. With Aster's upcoming project Eddington generating massive hype for 2025, fans are revisiting his debut, praising Toni Collette's performance as one of the greatest Oscar snubs in history. 5. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Cast: Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Five friends visiting their grandfather's old house in rural Texas are hunted down by a family of cannibalistic psychopaths. Among them is the terrifying Leatherface, a giant of a man who wields a chainsaw and wears a mask made of human skin.The franchise recently saw a resurgence with a 2022 legacy sequel on Netflix and a new asymmetric multiplayer video game. The 1974 original is still cited by filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino as a perfect movie for its relentless tension and gritty realism. 6. Halloween (1978) Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 On Halloween night in 1963, six-year-old Michael Myers murders his sister. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, to stalk a teenage babysitter, Laurie Strode, and her friends.Following the conclusion of the David Gordon Green trilogy with Halloween Ends (2022), the rights to the franchise are currently sparking a bidding war for a potential television series. Jamie Lee Curtis's recent Oscar win has also brought renewed retrospective attention to her debut role as the ultimate Final Girl. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 7. Alien (1979) Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 The crew of the commercial starship Nostromo investigates a distress signal from an alien planet. They unknowingly bring a deadly extraterrestrial life form aboard, which grows rapidly and begins to hunt the crew members one by one in the claustrophobic corridors of the ship.The Alien franchise is having a massive year with the success of Alien: Romulus (2024) and the upcoming Noah Hawley TV series, Alien: Earth, set to premiere in 2025. Ridley Scott's 1979 original is being celebrated anew for establishing the sci-fi horror genre. 8. The Thing (1982) Cast: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 A US research team in Antarctica is infiltrated by a shape-shifting alien entity that can imitate any living being. Paranoia grips the group as they realize they can no longer trust each other, knowing that the person next to them might be the monster in disguise. Once a box office bomb, The Thing is now considered a masterpiece of practical effects. Blumhouse is reportedly developing a new adaptation of the original Frozen Hell manuscript, keeping the interest in John Carpenter’s snowy nightmare alive and well. 9. Jaws (1975) Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 When a giant man-eating great white shark attacks swimmers on Amity Island, the local police chief teams up with a marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter to kill the beast before it destroys the town's summer tourist season. As the film that invented the summer blockbuster, Jaws is gearing up for a massive 50th-anniversary celebration in 2025. Expect 4K IMAX re-releases and new documentaries detailing the film's notoriously difficult production. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 10. Get Out (2017) Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Chris, a young Black man, visits his white girlfriend's family estate for the weekend. What starts as an awkward meet-the-parents trip turns into a nightmare as he uncovers a disturbing secret about the family's servants and their true intentions for him.Jordan Peele's directorial debut redefined the social thriller and remains a cultural phenomenon. With Peele's fourth film slated for release in late 2026, Get Out is consistently revisited as the film that launched a new era of horror cinema. .responsive-iframe-container { position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 ratio */ height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .responsive-iframe-container iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

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38 days ago

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Zootopia 2 Box Office: Disney Animation Sequel Storms Past $1 Billion Worldwide

Los Angeles, December 13 - Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2 has officially crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming only the third movie of 2025 to do so after the fellow studio's live-action animated blockbuster Lilo & Stitch and Chinese mega animated hit Ne Zha 2. The sequel to 2016's buddy cop comedy, Zootopia, zoomed past the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office on Friday after just 17 days in release. With this, it has become the fastest PG-rated film ever to unlock the milestone, beating all previous Hollywood films. It is also the 5th Disney movie to cross $1 billion mark in the last 18 months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the official third Friday collection is yet to be released, Zootopia 2 grossed $986.10 million, including $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million overseas through Thursday. It also marks the first back-to-back billion-dollar blockbuster for Walt Disney Animation Studios, following last year's Moana 2. "This milestone means the world to us, because more than anything, it means audiences are coming to theaters for a shared experience of watching this movie on the big screen, everyone together, from all walks of life around the world, and that is a Zootopia dream come true", Jared Bush, chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, said in a statement (as per THR). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A large share of Zootopia 2's overall global collection comes from China, where the movie has a rare mega success for Hollywood in recent times. It has already grossed over $430 million in China, the second-highest for a Hollywood title after Avengers: Endgame ($630 million). Zootopia 2 hit theatres on November 26, ahead of Thanksgiving, and became a box-office juggernaut, of course, with the help of the Chinese market. It opened to $158 million in North America and $559 million globally over the five-day holiday weekend, which was the biggest ever opening for an animated movie worldwide and 4th biggest overall. Stay tuned...