Overview
- The Disney sequel became the fastest Hollywood animated and PG-rated release to hit the mark, reaching it 17 days after debut.
- A Deadline checkpoint before the milestone tallied $986.1 million globally, including $232.7 million in the U.S. and $753.4 million overseas.
- Robust international turnout drove the surge, with China reportedly delivering $272 million in its first five days and Japan posting strong early runs.
- It is Disney’s second 2025 title to clear $1 billion after Lilo & Stitch, extending Walt Disney Animation Studios’ run to five $1 billion films since 2013.
- Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, the film leveraged franchise recognition and a new Shakira single co-written with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin.