Zootopia 2 Reclaims Top Spot, While Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Ella McCay Struggle in Quiet Weekend

Zootopia 2 reclaimed the No. 1 position at the U.S. box office with a $26.3 million haul in its third weekend, according to studio estimates released Sunday. The Disney‑produced sequel has already become the year’s second film to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide.

Domestic Dominance

The third‑weekend surge came amid a relatively quiet release schedule, with no major new titles debuting. The only significant contenders were the holdovers Zootopia 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, which vied for the top spot.

Zootopia 2 edged out its rival, adding another $26.3 million to its domestic total. The film’s continued success keeps it firmly at the head of the U.S. charts as it enjoys a steady stream of audiences.

Global Momentum

Beyond the United States, Zootopia 2 has accumulated $1.14 billion in worldwide ticket sales. China has been a key driver, with the film grossing $502.4 million there—making it the biggest Hollywood hit in the country in recent years.

Only one other 2025 Hollywood title has surpassed the $1 billion threshold worldwide: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, which earned $1.04 billion. The highest‑grossing movie of the year, however, is the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which has collected nearly $2 billion solely in China.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Performance

In its second weekend, the Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions sequel pulled in $15.4 million—a 70 % drop from its already‑high debut. The film has now earned $95.5 million domestically, making the $36 million production a notable success for Blumhouse and expanding its horror franchise portfolio.

Ella McCay’s Disappointing Debut

The weekend’s most prominent new release was James L. Brook’s Ella McCay, his first directed film in fifteen years. The movie earned a modest $2.1 million from 2,500 locations, ranking it among the year’s poorest wide releases.

Ella McCay is a comic drama that follows 34‑year‑old Emma Mackey as she becomes governor of her home state. Reviews were lukewarm, with a 22 % fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Ayo Edebiri, and Woody Harrelson. Production costs were reported at $35 million.

Industry Outlook

Comscore data indicates that overall ticket sales for the year are running close to even with last year’s disappointing grosses. Hollywood is hoping the upcoming holiday corridor—traditionally the busiest movie‑going period—will finish 2025 on a high note. Upcoming releases in the pipeline include Avatar: Fire and Ash, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Marty Supreme, Anaconda, and Song Sung Blue.

Top 10 Movies by Domestic Box Office

| Rank | Film | Domestic Gross (USD) |

|——|——|———————-|

| 1 | Zootopia 2 | 26.3 million |

| 2 | Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 | 19.5 million |

| 3 | Wicked: For Good | 8.6 million |

| 4 | Dhurandhar | 3.5 million |

| 5 | Now You See Me: Now You Don’t | 2.4 million |

| 6 | Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution | 2.1 million |

| 7 | Ella McCay | 2.1 million |

| 8 | Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | 1.9 million |

| 9 | Eternity | 1.8 million |

| 10 | Hamnet | 1.5 million |

Key Takeaways

• Zootopia 2 tops U.S. box office again, earning $26.3 million in its third weekend.
• Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 sees a sharp drop but still pulls in $95.5 million domestically.
• Ella McCay’s debut is among the year’s weakest wide releases, with $2.1 million from 2,500 theaters.

The weekend’s results underscore the resilience of established franchises and the challenges new releases face in a crowded market. As the holiday season approaches, studios will be watching closely to see if the industry can rebound from a year of modest earnings.