Comparison Freshness: Jan 18, 2026
Zootopia 2VSDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Zootopia 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
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Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
Both Zootopia 2 and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle are legendary examples of Animation, tied with identical audience ratings. While fans are split on which is better, Zootopia 2 showed more commercial muscle at the box office.
★ 7.6
Audience Rating
★ 7.6
$1,703,000,000
Box Office
$724,279,886
$150,000,000
Budget
$20,000,000
107 min
Runtime
156 min
Nov 26, 2025
Release Date
Jul 18, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both Zootopia 2 (7.6) and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (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
Commercial performance tells a story of dominance for Zootopia 2, which out-earned Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle by a factor of 2.4x. Zootopia 2's massive 2025 run solidified its status as a blockbuster juggernaut, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle focused more on niche appeal.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
Being both Animation films, the core conflict boils down to execution. Zootopia 2 lean into traditional tropes to deliver an expected but satisfying thrill, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle attempts to subvert them, offering a more contemporary take on Animation themes.
🏆 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 Animation/Animation has to offer.