Dec 31 (Reuters) – Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia 2" surpassed 2019's "Frozen 2" to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels. The animated sequel is the fifth Walt Disney Animation Studios film to cross $1 billion globally, grossing around $1.46 billion at the box office after its strong U.S. Thanksgiving weekend opening. The film's success has been fueled by an extraordinary reception in China, where "Zootopia 2" has grossed over $560 million. The sequel dominated its opening weekend in China, capturing approximately 95% of all movie ticket sales. "Zootopia 2" launched Hollywood's crucial holiday season with an estimated $556 million in global ticket sales in the opening weekend. The film reunites rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde in a new adventure through the bustling animal metropolis. With global box office still falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, the sequel's success has been a welcome relief to the studio and theater owners banking on packed shows during the year's second-busiest moviegoing season. (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)
(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)
Researchers have used smartwatches to catch cognition in real time and found older adults’ self-ratings…
First the workout plan, then the supplements, then the sleep index: At some point, you…
Washington (dpa) - New research suggests that a respectful and formal approach is the most effective…
London (dpa) - This year’s El Niño is set to be the strongest "in living…
Berlin (dpa) - With colorectal cancer case numbers rising among younger and middle-aged adults, doctors…
Washington (dpa) - Makers of personal and domestic hygiene products are not disclosing their use of…