Comparison Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
Avatar: Fire and AshVSZootopia 2
Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
Genres
🏆 Rating Winner
Zootopia 2
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Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Science Fiction hits, Zootopia 2 takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.3 lead in ratings. However, Zootopia 2 continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.3
Audience Rating
★ 7.6
$1,378,692,505
Box Office
$1,744,027,846
$350,000,000
Budget
$150,000,000
198 min
Runtime
108 min
Dec 17, 2025
Release Date
Nov 26, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both Avatar: Fire and Ash (7.3) and Zootopia 2 (7.6) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2025 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
In the theater aisles, Zootopia 2 was the undisputed heavyweight champion, pulling in significantly higher global collections than Avatar: Fire and Ash. Its financial success in 2025 was a testament to its broad marketing reach and "must-see" status.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Science Fiction and Animation makes this an interesting study in style. Avatar: Fire and Ash prioritizes broad narrative appeal, creating a engaging experience. On the other hand, Zootopia 2 is all about visual imagination and boundary-pushing art, leading to a much more vibrant and stylized narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: Zootopia 2 is the clear winner of this battle, sweeping both the critical ratings and the commercial earnings. It is the definitive recommendation for anyone looking for the best that Science Fiction/Animation has to offer.