Zootopia 2 Overtakes Lilo & Stitch as Top Hollywood Movie of 2025

Disney’s animated sequel, Zootopia 2, has reached a significant box office milestone, becoming the top-grossing Hollywood production of 2025. In just two weeks of release, the film has generated over $1.13 billion globally, officially surpassing Disney’s own Lilo & Stitch, which had held the position since May. While the Chinese animated feature Ne-Zha 2 remains the overall highest-grossing movie of the year with $1.9 billion, the success of Zootopia 2 solidifies Disney’s dominant position in the Hollywood market.

The studio’s strong performance marks a notable comeback following post-pandemic challenges. Despite some recent setbacks, Disney appears to be replicating its 2024 strategy, where Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Moana 2 led the annual charts. With Avatar: Fire and Ash scheduled for a December release and anticipated to cross the billion-dollar mark, Disney is projected to finish 2025 with the three highest-grossing Hollywood films.

Disney’s Box Office Dominance and Future Slate

The article highlights Disney’s renewed strength at the global box office. The studio’s upcoming release schedule is packed with tentpole franchise entries, suggesting a continued focus on major blockbusters.

Major Releases on the Horizon

Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, Disney’s pipeline includes several highly anticipated projects:

• 2026: A live-action Moana remake, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and the major MCU event Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2027: The release of Frozen 3, Avengers: Secret Wars, and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter.

This robust schedule positions Disney to potentially dominate the box office for several consecutive years. While the entertainment landscape faces potential shifts, such as a speculated merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., Disney’s current trajectory indicates a powerful resurgence.

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