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Box Office
‘Zootopia 2’ Smashes Records
Disney’s Zootopia 2 tops 2025 domestically with $424.2 million, beating A Minecraft Movie, and becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film ever with $1.85 billion worldwide.
Streaming
UK Expands Streaming Rules
The United Kingdom is giving Ofcom new powers over major streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, ITVX, and Channel 4. Platforms with over 500,000 UK users must meet content and accessibility standards or face fines up to £250,000 or 5% of revenue.
Film Festival
Sundance Moves to Colorado
The 2027 Sundance Film Festival will run January 21–31 in Boulder, Colorado, its first edition outside Park City, with screenings at local theaters, high schools, and the University of Colorado Boulder.
International
Studiocanal Takes Majority of Lucky Red
Studiocanal has bought a 51% stake in Italian arthouse company Lucky Red for €26.6 million, expanding into Italy, while founder Andrea Occhipinti keeps 49%.
Gaming
Electronic Arts Tops 2026 Gaming
Sensor Tower reports that soon-to-be-private Electronic Arts led all publishers with over 200 million PC and console downloads, claiming the top three best-selling AAA games with Battlefield 6 and two EA Sports FC titles.
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