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Zootopia 2 Sets Off a Flurry of Furry, Talking-Animal Movies Coming from Hollywood as Studios Chase China

Zootopia 2 Sets Off a Flurry of Furry, Talking-Animal Movies Coming from Hollywood as Studios Chase China

China’s long-standing love affair with talking-animal films has become one of the most reliable patterns in the global box office, repeatedly turning anthropomorphic stories into runaway hits. Disney first witnessed the phenomenon in a major way with The Lion King (2019), which roared to over $120 million in China thanks to its photorealistic animal cast and nostalgic appeal.