Box Office Highlights: ‘Zootopia 2’ Dominates the Charts

‘Zootopia 2’ Hits $1 Billion Milestone

‘Zootopia 2’ has reclaimed its No. 1 position at the domestic box office, earning an impressive $26.3 million in its third weekend. The Disney animated sequel has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, significantly aided by its phenomenal success in China, where it grossed $502.4 million. This achievement makes ‘Zootopia 2’ one of only two films in 2025 to surpass the billion-dollar threshold, joining Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’, which grossed $1.04 billion. Meanwhile, the highest-grossing movie of the year remains the Chinese blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’, with nearly $2 billion in earnings.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Secures Second Place

In its second weekend, ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ generated $15.4 million, marking a significant 70% drop from its standout debut. Despite this decline, the film has achieved a domestic total of $95.5 million on a $36 million budget, establishing it as a successful addition to Blumhouse’s roster of horror franchises.

Bollywood’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Makes a Splash

Aditya Dhar’s Hindi spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to perform exceptionally well in its second week, ranking No. 4 at the overseas box office. The film garnered $3.45 million over the weekend, accumulating a total of $7.89 million in North America alone, and over ₹71.47 crore in just 10 days. This impressive performance has positioned ‘Dhurandhar’ to potentially be the highest-grossing Indian film overseas by year’s end.

‘Ella McCay’ Stumbles at the Box Office

The weekend’s most notable new entry, James L. Brook’s ‘Ella McCay’, gathered only $2.1 million from 2,500 locations, making it one of the lowest-performing films of the year. The film, which follows the story of a 34-year-old woman who becomes governor, faced poor reviews (22% on Rotten Tomatoes) and struggled to attract audiences, given its niche appeal.

Upcoming Releases to Boost the Box Office

As the year progresses, Hollywood looks to the holiday corridor to improve overall ticket sales. Upcoming films, including ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’, and ‘Anaconda’, aim to entice moviegoers during this busy season.

Top 10 Movies at the North American Box Office

The following is a roundup of the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters (according to Comscore):

1. Zootopia 2 – $26.3 million
2. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – $19.5 million
3. Wicked: For Good – $8.6 million
4. Dhurandhar – $3.5 million
5. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – $2.4 million
6. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution – $2.1 million
7. Ella McCay – $2.1 million
8. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – $1.9 million
9. Eternity – $1.8 million
10. Hamnet – $1.5 million