AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Zootopia vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Zootopia ($1025.5M) by a margin of $428.2 Million.
Zootopia
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1025.5M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$75.1M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.84x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Zootopia: $1025.5M (41%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (59%)
Zootopia (41%)
Frozen II (59%)
Zootopia
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1025.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$512.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$280.3M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Zootopia | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1025.5M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$428.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.1M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $150M | Zootopia leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$280.3M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$214.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.84x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 77% | Zootopia holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |