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\"ZootopiaZootopia 2 China Box Office: Sets A New Record For Non-Chinese Films Post-COVID In Pre-Sales(Photo Credit \u2013YouTube)<\/p>\n

Zootopia 2 is not only breaking records in China with its pre-sales collection, but it has also set a new benchmark for upcoming non-Chinese movies. It has now hit a mark at the Chinese box office with its pre-sales, which is a first among non-Chinese movies post-COVID. It is also one of the largest pre-sales totals of all time for Hollywood films, ranking only behind Avengers: Endgame<\/a> and Infinity War. Keep scrolling for the deets.<\/p>\n

The film has been released in theaters today and will have an extended five-day opening. It will indeed set records with its opening weekend collection. The film will also give solid competition to Wicked: For Good eventually in its theatrical run. It is currently tracking to open with $250 million-plus collection worldwide.<\/p>\n

Crosses $40 million in pre-sales in China<\/p>\n

After its 9th and final pre-sales day for the Wednesday to Sunday period, Zootopia 2 grossed an outstanding $44.6 million at the Chinese box office. According to Luiz Fernando\u2019s report, it is the first non-Chinese film to cross $40 million in pre-sales post-COVID in China. It is also the widest release ever for non-Chinese films, with 254k screenings booked for Wednesday\u2019s opening day.<\/p>\n

9-day pre-sales breakdown of Zootopia 2 in China<\/p>\n

Wednesday, day 1 \u2013 $17.3 million
\nThursday, day 2 \u2013 $4 million
\nFriday, day 3 \u2013 $6.1 million
\nSaturday, day 4 \u2013 $13 million
\nSunday, day 5 \u2013 $4.2 million
\nTotal \u2013 $44.6 million<\/p>\n

Registers 4th biggest previews for non-Chinese films post-COVID in China<\/p>\n

It has also been reported that Zootopia 2 collected $1.7 million on Tuesday over 7k screenings, recording the 4th biggest preview for non-Chinese films post-COVID. It is exactly $1 million behind Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle<\/a>\u2018s $2.7 million previews over 8k screenings. The animated film is poised for one of the biggest debuts ever for Hollywood movies in China, including pre-COVID hits. Zootopia 2<\/a> has been released in theaters today, November 26.<\/p>\n

Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.<\/p>\n

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