Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good" Dominate Box Office with Impressive Opening Weekend Numbers
Disney's "Zootopia 2" is dominating the box office, raking in an impressive $39 million on Friday in the U.S. and Canada. The movie is on track for a projected $158 million 5-day opening, making it the second-highest Thanksgiving weekend total ever, following last year's "Moana 2." The film's success is not limited to North America, as it made a staggering $94 million in China on Friday, with projections indicating a potential $270 million 5-day opening and a final total surpassing $500 million.
The Chinese box office estimates for "Zootopia 2" continue to soar, with predictions suggesting that the film could challenge the record set by "Avengers: Endgame" for the highest single-day total for a Hollywood film in China. If the projections hold true, "Zootopia 2" could potentially become one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time in China, surpassing the $1 billion global total of its predecessor.
Meanwhile, Universal's "Wicked: For Good" is also making waves at the box office, with an estimated $93.5 million 5-day weekend. The film, a sequel to the popular "Wicked," is expected to surpass $400 million globally by Monday, with a domestic total of $271 million after 10 days. Despite a slightly lower opening compared to its predecessor, "Wicked: For Good" is still performing strongly at the box office.
With both "Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good" continuing to draw audiences worldwide, the box office landscape is set for more excitement and success in the coming weeks.