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)
