Disney’s sequel to the 2013 animated blockbuster exceeded all expectations in its debut, including setting a slew of new box office milestones.
Walt Disney Animation’s Frozen 2 created a global blizzard in its box office debut, grossing an estimated $130 million in North America and $228.2 million internationally for a worldwide start of $358.2 million.
Here are the records and highlights of Frozen 2‘s debut:
Biggest Global Opening of All Time for an Animated Film
The previous champ was Pixar and Disney’s Toy Story 4 earlier this year with $240.9 million.
Top International Opening of All Time for an Animated Film
Frozen 2 wrested the crown from 2009’s Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ($152 million).
Biggest Domestic November Opening for an Animated Film
In North America, Frozen held the previous record with a five-day Thanksgiving debut of $93 million, including $67 million for the three-day weekend (the pic debuted the Wednesday before the holiday).
Biggest Imax Opening for an Animated Film
The large-format exhibitor generated $18 million in global ticket sales.
Third-Biggest Domestic Animated Opening of All Time
Frozen 2 ranks behind Incredibles 2 ($182.7 million) and Finding Dory ($135.1 million), both from Pixar/Disney. Before now, no animated film launching outside of summer has crossed the $100 million mark in its launch.
Third-Biggest Industry Opening of All Time in South Korea for Any Film
Princess Anna and Queen Elsa skated to $31.5 million in South Korea. Earlier this year, Avengers: Endgame set an all-time record when debuting to $46.9 million, eclipsing the $46 million debut of South Korean pic Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days in 2018.
Top Three-Day Domestic Opening for Walt Disney Animation Studios
Frozen 2 beat out Zootopia, which started off with $75.1 million over the March 4-6 weekend in 2016.