Zootopia 2
Upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film
- Ginnifer Goodwin
- Jason Bateman
- Ke Huy Quan
- Fortune Feimster
Production
company
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Motion Pictures[a]
Release date
- November 26, 2025 (2025-11-26)
Zootopia 2 (titled Zootropolis 2 or Zoomania 2 in various regions)[b] is an upcoming American animated buddy cop comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The sequel to Zootopia (2016), and the second installment in the Zootopia franchise, it is being written and directed by Jared Bush and produced by Yvett Merino.[1] It stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their respective roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from the first film, joined by Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster.
Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore talked about a potential sequel to Zootopia in June 2016. On February 8, 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a sequel was in development, with the title and release date being revealed the following year on February 7, 2024.
Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 26, 2025.
Premise
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde must go undercover in Marsh Market to crack the case when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile.[2]
Voice cast
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps[3]
- Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde[4]
- Ke Huy Quan as Gary, a snake being pursued by Nick and Judy.[5]
- Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, a beaver living in Marsh Market who helps Nick and Judy.[4][6]
Production
Development
In June 2016, directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore were in talks about the possibility of a Zootopia sequel.[7][8] On February 8, 2023, during the Q1 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the sequel was in active development.[9] Later that day, screenwriter Jared Bush confirmed that he was working on the film.[10] Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps, told CinemaBlend that she'd like to see a role reversal between Judy and Nick in the sequel. "I would like to see Nick have to be the one to convince Judy that the world is worth fighting for". Jason Bateman, who voices Nick Wilde, also told CinemaBlend about his idea for the sequel. "The two of us [Nick and Judy]. kicking ass out there. Cleaning up the streets. We're a couple of new cops out there. So, bad guys, be warned," he said.[11]
On February 7, 2024, Iger announced that the film would be officially titled Zootopia 2.[12] On April 15, 2024, Goodwin confirmed on her Instagram account that she began recording her lines for Judy, revealing that the film was in production.[3] On August 9, 2024 at the D23 Expo, it was announced that Zootopia 2 would feature reptiles, and Ke Huy Quan was announced to be playing Gary, a snake being pursued by Nick and Judy.[5] Footage was also shown of a sequence in which Nick and Judy search for Gary in Marsh Market.[4] The following day, Bush revealed on his X account that Fortune Feimster joined the cast to voice a beaver named Nibbles.[6] The same month, Bush was revealed to be the sole writer and director of the sequel, and Yvett Merino was revealed to be the producer.[1] In an interview at D23, Goodwin admitted the sequel has secretly been in development since 2017.[13][non-primary source needed]
Release
Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 26, 2025.[12]
Notes
- ^ Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through the Walt Disney Pictures banner.
- ^ Due to trademark issues, the film is titled Zootropolis 2 in various regions such as the UK, Ireland, Italy and Spain, and Zoomania 2 in Germany. See Zootopia § Alternative titles.
References
- ^ a b Exeider, Agent (August 14, 2024). "Jared Bush to be sole Director of Zootopia 2". Zootopia News Network. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Snow White Project Profile FINAL 08-08-2024" (PDF) (Press release). The Walt Disney Studios. August 9, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Bythrow, Nick (April 16, 2024). "Zootopia 2 Voice Recording Begins As Judy Hopps Actor Shares BTS Photo". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c Smith, Jeremy; Meenan, Devin (August 9, 2024). "Zootopia 2 Footage Reaction: Disney Heads To The Marsh With Ke Huy Quan As Gary The Snake (D23)". Slashfilm. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Campione, Katie (August 9, 2024). "'Zootopia 2': Ke Huy Quan Joins Cast Of Upcoming Animated Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Jared Bush [@thejaredbush] (August 10, 2024). "Fellow mammals🐰🦊… and reptiles!!! Soooo excited to officially announce the return of Ginny Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy and Nick, and overjoyed to welcome the incredible Ke Huy Quan as Gary🐍, and the absolutely hilarious Fortune Feimster as Nibbles🦫. We have a bajillion other characters, so many more announcements to come in the next months! See you all at the D23 Zootopia Panel!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Snetiker, Marc (June 2, 2016). "Zootopia directors talk sequel, TV potential". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ Sciretta, Peter (June 6, 2016). "'Zootopia' Is Now The Second Biggest Original Movie Of All Time; Directors Talk Sequel Possibilities". /Film. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 8, 2023). "Frozen, Toy Story & Zootopia Sequels In The Works". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ Jared Bush [@thejaredbush] (February 8, 2023). "Fellow mammals… we've been working on something just fur you. Welcome back" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ O'Connell, Sean (March 7, 2016). "What Zootopia 2 Should Be About, According To The Cast". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Peralta, Diego (February 7, 2024). "Zootopia 2 Sets Fall 2025 Release Date". Collider. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ X https://x.com/Bmanlegoboy/status/1823502416228028427. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
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