Report Claims Disney Abandoned the American Audience When Writing ‘Zootopia 2,’ Focusing on China Instead

Report Claims Disney Abandoned the American Audience When Writing ‘Zootopia 2,’ Focusing on China Instead

Just days ago, Disney notched its second billion-dollar film of 2025. With Lilo & Stitch taking home over $1 billion at the box office this summer, and Zootopia 2 shattering records this Thanksgiving, Disney has the only two films to break $1 billion at the box office this year. Credit: Disney However, there is something unusual about Zoopotia 2’s box office that raises some serious questions: the film has only made just over $230 million in the…

American Audiences Left Behind as 'Zootopia 2' as Disney Chooses China

Disney’s Shift in Audience Targeting Disney has made a remarkable strategic shift in its targeting of international audiences, focusing significantly on the Chinese market while seemingly neglecting the American audience. The release of Zootopia 2 exemplifies this approach, with substantial differences evident in box office earnings between the United States and China. Credit: Walt Disney Animation As of now, Zootopia 2 has grossed only about $2…

Disney Specifically Targeted a Chinese Audience for 'Zootopia 2,' and It Paid Off Big Time

Disney’s Strategic Shift Toward China Disney has made a noteworthy strategic shift in its approach to international markets, particularly focusing on catering to Chinese audience preferences. The recent release of Zootopia 2 showcases this shift, revealing a remarkable contrast in box office performance between the U.S. and China. While Zootopia 2 has grossed over $1 billion globally, its earnings in the United States are reportedly only around …