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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.

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Disney CEO Admits ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’ Were Box Office Flops While Claiming They ‘Fueled Other Parts’ of Disney

Disney CEO Admits ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’ Were Box Office Flops While Claiming They ‘Fueled Other Parts’ of Disney

Disney has officially acknowledged what moviegoers and box office analysts have been saying for months: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live-action Moana remake were flops that failed to meet theatrical expectations. The admission came during Disney’s...