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

Talking-animal movies have consistently been popular in China, making them a dependable success story at the global box office. Disney saw this firsthand with the 2019 release of The Lion King, which earned over $120 million in China. The film’s realistic animal characters and familiar story resonated strongly with audiences there.







