While there are high expectations for every animated film, those for
Zootopia may have been exceeded after it passed the $1 billion mark. However,
as the animated movie passed the $1 billion mark, a new anticipation—Zootopia 2—came
into play. And now, after 7 long years, the animated film's sequel is finally happening!
Audiences first met the adorable cop Judy Hopps and the sweet con artist Nick Wilde
in 2016. Judy and Nick, a rabbit and a fox forced to cooperate, are the protagonists of "Zootopia,"
a Disney story set in a world where animals live in a huge city and act a lot like people,
including going to the DMV, listening to Shakira music, and most importantly, solving crimes.
Even though almost everyone in "Zootopia" is as adorable as they come, that doesn't
mean there aren't any criminals in the area. When animals start disappearing for no apparent reason,
Judy and Nick must uncover a widespread conspiracy to stop it and save the day. "Zootopia" made over
$1 billion and was the fourth-highest-grossing movie of 2016 thanks to its charming characters,
beautifully animated world, and timely message of tolerance and understanding. Although Zootopia+,
a television spin-off series, debuted on Disney+ in November 2022, fans of the movie
had been hoping for a real, full-length feature sequel. And finally, now that a sequel has been
formally announced, we've put together all the information you need to know about Zootopia 2.
No matter how excited you are for Zootopia 2, it's time to let go of that breath you've been
holding. Even with all of the modern technology at Disney's disposal, animations take time. Although
a release date hasn't been announced, it's safe to assume that Zootopia won't be making a comeback
this year. On February 8, Disney CEO Bob Iger declared that Zootopia 2 "is in the works." The
only remaining uncertainty about the now-official Zootopia 2 is when. After the film's resounding
box office triumph, news of a sequel's development spread. Even the 2021 release date was planned,
but it was never carried out. Rich Moore and Byron Howard, the directors of Zootopia,
have expressed interest in a sequel, with Moore saying, "It would be nice to revisit
it again." But the only firm statement Iger made in his Q1 call was that the movie was in
production. He did not specify when production got underway or provide a target release date.
Three "untitled" films by Pixar are currently scheduled for release in June 2025, March 2026,
and June 2026. Zootopia has the oldest release date of the three sequels Iger mentioned,
so it will probably be the first one to hit theaters. If so, Zootopia 2
will probably hit theaters in June 2025. In other words, there are still two years to go.
Zootopia 2 has not yet had any casting announcements made. On Instagram, however,
Ginnifer essentially declared that she would be playing Judy again after the sequel was
revealed. The actress shared a picture of Judy next to the unidentified frantic pig that her
husband Josh Dallas provided the voice for. Josh and Disney Animation Studios were both tagged in
Ginnifer's post, which also included the hashtag "#zootopia2." Along with the other cast members
from the first movie, who will almost certainly make an appearance in the second, Jason Bateman
is anticipated to reprise his role as Nick in the sequel. Rich Moore and Byron Howard,
the filmmakers of Zootopia, were ready to give fans Zootopia 2. The voice cast for the
rumored sequel included some well-known actors in addition to the people who were slated to write
and direct it. The majority of the original cast members were expected to return, and Mike Myers,
Sean Ashmore, Rami Malek, Jenny Slate, Marisa Tomei, Lauren Holly, Frankie Muniz, Sting, and
yes, even Adam Sandler were reportedly going to join them. It will be intriguing to see if any of
those recognizable actors will appear in Zootopia 2 now that it is confirmed that a sequel is on the
way. Given the success of the first film, it may be a wise decision to board the Zootopia 2 train.
All we really know about Zootopia 2 at this point is that it will definitely happen. What the cast
members want to happen in the sequel has already been mentioned by a few of the actors. Judy's
voice actress, Ginnifer Goodwin, stated that she would like to see Judy and Nick switch roles in
the follow-up. “I would like to see Nick have to be the one to convince Judy that the world
is worth fighting for,” Ginnifer said. Since the "sly" fox and his "dumb" bunny pal joined
the Zootopia police force at the end of the film, Bateman would like to see the characters continue
working together to solve crimes. "The two of us, kicking ass out there. Cleaning up
the streets. We’re a couple of new cops out there. So, bad guys, be warned," he stated. It's
currently impossible to predict the direction of Zootopia 2's plot. Nick and Judy had a successful,
friendly relationship as Zootopia came to a close with Bellwether's capture. Will they
remain friends? It is Disney. They will, of course. It's almost certain that our favorite
fox and rabbit will team up once more to protect Zootopia, despite the fact that there isn't much
information available at this time. Rich Moore, co-director of Zootopia,
said when speaking about a potential sequel, "I think it is because of the world being so vast
that it just naturally kind of lends itself to wanting to know more about it. It’s like,
because it is such a big place, well, what’s going on there?" Despite being described as a
large city, the first movie only really gives us a glimpse of Downtown, the Rainforest District, and
Tundratown. A quick glance at a city map, however, reveals that there are actually a lot more zones,
such as the Canal District, Canyonland, Marshlands, Meadowlands, Polar Strait,
and Sahara Square. There is literally a lot of ground left to cover in this situation. Not to
mention: What exists outside of Zootopia's designated "zones"? What does this fictional
world's wilderness look like? There are so many unanswered questions and follow-up scenarios.
While the original Zootopia spoke extensively about racism, it would be intriguing to see what a
follow-up would have to say about gender. The only female police officer we encounter in the film,
Judy Hopps stands out from her male counterparts in addition to being smaller than the rest of
them. The only other women we encounter in the film are primarily attractive models, wives,
chatty shopaholics, or evil characters. Are traditional gender roles a barrier to
employment in Zootopia? In that case, why? Do female mammals receive equal
compensation for equal work? Why not, if not? While the majority of Zootopia's inhabitants
appear to be content and well-off, there are still some mammals that are forced to live as grifters,
along with a notorious and feared crime organization. What is the city's true class
structure? Remember that the first Zootopia taught kids that racism is really just institutionalized
fear created by those in power to keep the masses in check—and made them laugh at the same time—if
issues of poverty and wealth disparity seem too heavy for an animated film to tackle.
In an interview, co-director Jim Bush claimed that Zootopia underwent significant rewrites after
being originally planned as a spy film. "When I came onto the project it was originally a spy
movie. And the first 10 minutes of that movie took place in this mammal world. And then they went to
this crazy tropical island where a bunch of other stuff happened," Bush said. How entertaining would
it be to see different Zootopia sequels experiment with various genres? The first movie was a buddy
cop comedy; the second might return to the spy genre that was originally planned; other
entries might focus on westerns, swashbuckling adventures, or action-packed with adrenaline.
The potential for the Zootopia franchise's future is essentially limitless. Try everything,
as Gazelle exclaims in the film's theme song. But let's be honest. We're all curious to find
out if Judy and Nick will end up together. The producers may have changed their minds as a result
of the numerous requests and hopes from fans, as the first film did not even make a hint that we
can even hope that they will get together. When questioned about it, the directors asserted that
Nick and Judy had no other relationship other than that of friends. Then there's the fact that Judy
declares her love for Nick following Zootopia, although that could just as easily be taken to
mean platonic affection and lighthearted conversation. The Zootopia co-directors,
Byron Howard and Rich Moore fueled the shipper fire when they revealed that a deleted storyboard
scene existed in which Nick and Judy were on their way to Judy's apartment only to be met by her
family, who thought Nick was her boyfriend. In addition to the Nick and Judy shippers,
it seems that others were also thinking about the potential for romantic chemistry between
Nick and Judy. Additionally, Judy showed in the first film that she always gets what she wants
despite the fact that some rules prohibit it, and as was previously mentioned, Nick will also
show this side in the sequel. See you in the next video.