Zootopia 2" Takes the Crown in Blockbuster Thanksgiving Box Office Weekend
The 2025 Thanksgiving box office is shaping up to be massive, driven by two major sequel releases. While official weekend results are still pending as of Thanksgiving Day, projections indicate a major win for Disney Animation's
Zootopia 2, which is set to dominate the five-day holiday weekend haul.
Zootopia 2 Leads the Pack
Zootopia 2 (Disney) is expected to lead the domestic box office over the Wednesday-to-Sunday holiday stretch, with projections aiming for a massive $140 million to $150 million in ticket sales.
The film had a roaring start, earning an estimated $39.5 million on its opening Wednesday alone. This debut marks the second-best Wednesday opening for a Thanksgiving release, just behind last year's record-breaking Moana 2.
Wicked: For Good Continues Strong Run
Universal's musical sequel,
Wicked: For Good, which opened the weekend prior, is expected to hold strong in second place. After a stellar opening weekend of $150 million domestically, the film is expected to add another $90 million to $100 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame. Its performance has been key to setting a strong final stretch for the year's box office.
A Record-Breaking Holiday
Overall, the industry is buzzing about a strong Thanksgiving haul. While analysts suggest the total holiday weekend might not surpass last year's record-breaking $424.9 million five-day total (fueled by Moana 2 ), the first Wicked, and Gladiator II, the performance of these two major sequels confirms strong consumer enthusiasm for the theatrical experience.
Top Films This Weekend (Estimated 5-Day Haul):
Rank (Projected) Movie TitleDistributorEst. 5-Day Gross1
Disney~$140M - $150M2
Universal~$90M - $100M3
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Netflix(No specific estimate available)