Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good" Dominate Thanksgiving Box Office: Sequels Set to Reign Supreme
The highly anticipated sequel "Zootopia 2" has had a successful start at the box office, raking in $39.5 million on its first full day of release. The animated film, featuring anthropomorphic animals in a buddy cop setting, is projected to earn between $125 million to $150 million over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, making it a strong contender for the box office crown. The film is expected to perform well internationally as well, with an estimated $41.6 million in global earnings already.
In addition to "Zootopia 2," another sequel making waves at the Thanksgiving box office is "Wicked: For Good," which brought in $17.2 million, pushing its domestic total to $194.6 million. Universal, the studio behind the Broadway musical adaptation, is looking to expand the franchise and produce more films set in the world of Oz. With the success of these sequels, exhibitors are finally seeing a reason to be thankful after a challenging season filled with disappointing releases.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, "Zootopia 2" follows the adventures of a rabbit police officer and a con artist fox as they team up to investigate a new reptilian character. The film has received positive reviews from critics, earning a 94% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With its engaging storyline and beloved characters, "Zootopia 2" is poised to be a hit with audiences of all ages.
While ticket sales may dip on Thanksgiving day as families gather to celebrate, the holiday weekend is expected to draw audiences back to the theaters. With the release of these highly anticipated sequels, moviegoers have plenty of options to choose from as they enjoy the holiday season at the movies.