Disney's box office divide: Zootopia 2 sets new record while Ella McCay stumbles
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Disney's box office divide: Zootopia 2 sets new record while Ella McCay stumbles
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"Zootopia 2 has overtaken fellow Disney movie Lilo & Stitch to become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of the year. Just 20 days after it was first released, the animated sequel has now banked $1.13 billion globally. That surpasses the total made by the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which made $1.03 billion worldwide. However, the film still has some way to go to catch the Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which remains the biggest film of 2025."
"Another new Disney film, Ella McCay, has earned just $2.1 million in the United States after opening this week, whichVariety described as one of the worst openings in modern times for Disney. The political dramedy from James L. Brooks stars Emma Mackey as a young politician who becomes governor of her state. Critics have not been impressed, with the film currently scoring 22 percent on Rotten Tomatoes's Tomatometer,while The New York Times' film critic Alissa Wilkinson says the movie leaves viewers more confused than amused."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and highlights on-the-ground reporting, investigations and documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet requests donations to fund journalists to report both sides, maintain trust across the political spectrum and avoid paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be funded by those who can afford it. Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of the year, earning $1.13 billion globally in 20 days and surpassing Lilo & Stitch's $1.03 billion. Ne Zha 2 remains the year's biggest film. New Disney release Ella McCay opened to $2.1 million amid poor reviews.
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