Zootopia 2 (2025): A Brave Rabbit and Sly Fox Return for a New Adventure
Walt Disney Animation Studios is officially bringing us Zootopia 2, the long-awaited sequel to the Oscar-winning 2016 animated hit. Scheduled to hit theaters on November 26, 2025, the film reunites audiences with the beloved duo Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, while introducing a host of new characters and challenges that promise to expand the world of Zootopia in thrilling ways.
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What to Expect from the Sequel?
New Districts, New Species: The sequel ventures beyond the familiar boroughs of the original film, exploring uncharted regions like the Marsh Market, desert dunes, and reptilian zones. These new settings will introduce species previously unseen in Zootopia, including reptiles and aquatic mammals, adding fresh layers to the city’s ecosystem.
A Slithering Mystery: Judy and Nick are tasked with solving a case tied to the arrival of Gary De’Snake, a venomous reptile whose presence throws the mammal metropolis into chaos. Their investigation leads them undercover into unfamiliar territory, testing their partnership like never before.
Therapy & Teamwork: In a humorous twist, Chief Bogo sends the duo to a Partners in Crisis counseling program, where they meet Dr. Fuzzby, a quirky quokka therapist voiced by Quinta Brunson. Expect emotional growth, comedic tension, and deeper insight into Judy and Nick’s evolving bond.
New Faces, Familiar Favorites: Alongside returning voices like Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and Shakira, the cast expands with Ke Huy Quan as Gary, Fortune Feimster as Nibbles the beaver, and Jean Reno as Bushron the goat cop. Shakira’s Gazelle also returns with a new look and original song.
Why Zootopia 2 Matters?
The original Zootopia wasn’t just a box office smash—it was a cultural touchstone, praised for its nuanced take on prejudice, inclusion, and identity. With over $1 billion in global earnings and a Best Animated Feature Oscar, the film set a high bar for animated storytelling.
Nearly a decade later, Zootopia 2 arrives with the promise of:
Expanded world-building that reflects even more diversity and complexity.
Character development that deepens Judy and Nick’s relationship—fans continue to speculate whether their bond will evolve into romance.
Timely themes that resonate with today’s audiences, including trust, transformation, and the power of unity across differences.
Get ready for #Zootopia2, only in theaters November 26!
After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo (voice of Idris Elba) orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis. The trailer, poster and trailer stills are now available to download and share.
While “Zootopia 2” introduces Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (voice of Fortune Feimster) and quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby (voice of Quinta Brunson), the upcoming feature film also welcomes back a herd of characters who made their debut in the Oscar®-winning film “Zootopia.” “It’s been an absolute joy to reteam with so many actors who made the first film so special, and so exciting to expand the world with our phenomenal new cast members,” said director/writer Jared Bush (chief creative officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios). “I can’t wait for audiences to see what other surprises we have in store in this brand-new adventure.”
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