«Zootopia 2: everything you need to know about the long-awaited sequel»
20 may 2025 в 22:13
Zootopia was a huge success for Disney when it was released in 2016, and now a sequel to the animated film is finally happening! Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed on February 8, 2023, that «Zootopia 2» is «in the works». He also announced plans for «Toy Story 5» and «Frozen 3». «We will soon share a lot of information about these productions», - Bob said during Disney’s quarterly call. «But this is a great example of how we rely on our unparalleled brands and franchises». Screenwriter Jared Bush confirmed via Twitter that he is working on the sequel.
For those who haven’t seen it yet, «Zootopia» takes place in a city where animals live like humans. Judy Hopps, a rabbit who becomes a rookie cop, is forced to team up with Nick Wilde, a red fox con artist, to solve a mysterious case. The film grossed over $ 1 billion worldwide and won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Now that the sequel is officially confirmed, we have gathered everything you need to know about «Zootopia 2». Get all the details below!
So far, all we really know about «Zootopia 2» is that it is definitely happening, and an official teaser trailer was released on May 20, 2025.
Some cast members have already shared what they would like to see in the second film. Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy, told CinemaBlend that she would like to see the roles reversed between Judy and Nick in the sequel. «I'd like to see Nick have to convince Judy that the world is worth fighting for», - Ginnifer said.
Jason Bateman, who voices Nick, also told CinemaBlend about his idea for the sequel. «You and I [Nick and Judy]. We’re on this. We’re cleaning up the streets. We’re a couple of new cops. So, bad guys, be warned», - he said.
«Zootopia 2» could also explore more of the stories explored in the 2022 anthology series «Zootopia+» released on Disney+. The six-episode show focused on different stories with characters from the film. The first episode was dedicated to Judy’s parents, Bonnie and Stu.
There have been no casting announcements for «Zootopia 2» yet. But Ginnifer practically confirmed that she will return as Judy on Instagram after the sequel was announced. The actress posted a photo of Judy next to an unnamed anxious pig voiced by her husband Josh Dallas. Ginnifer tagged both Disney Animation Studios and Josh in the post and wrote in her caption «#zootopia2».
It is expected that Jason Bateman will return for the sequel as Nick. Other cast members set to join the film, according to Variety, include Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fazbi, Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, and Ke Huy Quan as Gary.
In the first film, we saw Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Jenny Slate as Dawn Bellwether, Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps, Tommy Chong as Yax, J.K. Simmons as Mayor Lionheart, Octavia Spencer as Mrs. Otterton, Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton, and Shakira as Gazelle, who will also appear in the second film, according to IMDb.
Disney announced that «Zootopia 2» will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. The sequel will also eventually be available for streaming on Disney+, where the first film is located
For those who haven’t seen it yet, «Zootopia» takes place in a city where animals live like humans. Judy Hopps, a rabbit who becomes a rookie cop, is forced to team up with Nick Wilde, a red fox con artist, to solve a mysterious case. The film grossed over $ 1 billion worldwide and won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Now that the sequel is officially confirmed, we have gathered everything you need to know about «Zootopia 2». Get all the details below!
So far, all we really know about «Zootopia 2» is that it is definitely happening, and an official teaser trailer was released on May 20, 2025.
Some cast members have already shared what they would like to see in the second film. Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy, told CinemaBlend that she would like to see the roles reversed between Judy and Nick in the sequel. «I'd like to see Nick have to convince Judy that the world is worth fighting for», - Ginnifer said.
Jason Bateman, who voices Nick, also told CinemaBlend about his idea for the sequel. «You and I [Nick and Judy]. We’re on this. We’re cleaning up the streets. We’re a couple of new cops. So, bad guys, be warned», - he said.
«Zootopia 2» could also explore more of the stories explored in the 2022 anthology series «Zootopia+» released on Disney+. The six-episode show focused on different stories with characters from the film. The first episode was dedicated to Judy’s parents, Bonnie and Stu.
There have been no casting announcements for «Zootopia 2» yet. But Ginnifer practically confirmed that she will return as Judy on Instagram after the sequel was announced. The actress posted a photo of Judy next to an unnamed anxious pig voiced by her husband Josh Dallas. Ginnifer tagged both Disney Animation Studios and Josh in the post and wrote in her caption «#zootopia2».
It is expected that Jason Bateman will return for the sequel as Nick. Other cast members set to join the film, according to Variety, include Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fazbi, Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, and Ke Huy Quan as Gary.
In the first film, we saw Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Jenny Slate as Dawn Bellwether, Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps, Tommy Chong as Yax, J.K. Simmons as Mayor Lionheart, Octavia Spencer as Mrs. Otterton, Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton, and Shakira as Gazelle, who will also appear in the second film, according to IMDb.
Disney announced that «Zootopia 2» will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. The sequel will also eventually be available for streaming on Disney+, where the first film is located
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