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Furthermore, the Chinese market has historically been challenging for foreign films due to strict regulations and cultural barriers. Disney's ability to penetrate and dominate with Zootopia—a property that hasn't historically been one of their primary franchises—indicates a broader shift in their global expansion strategy.
Given that Disney only sees about 20% of box office revenue from China (compared to roughly 50% elsewhere), the magnitude of Zootopia 2's earnings points to an enormous opportunity for merchandise, theme park investments, and further franchise development in the region.