Zootopia 2

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. The sequel to Zootopia (2016), it is being directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard,^[1] written by Bush, and produced by Yvett Merino.^[2] Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Nate Torrence, and Shakira reprise their roles from the first film, joined by newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Quinta Brunson, and Jean Reno. The film follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they pursue Zootopia's new and mysterious reptilian resident Gary De'Snake.

Zootopia 2
Teaser poster
Directed by	Jared Bush Byron Howard
Written by	Jared Bush
Produced by	Yvett Merino
Starring	Ginnifer Goodwin Jason Bateman Ke Huy Quan Fortune Feimster Shakira Quinta Brunson Jean Reno Nate Torrence
Music by	Michael Giacchino
Production company	Walt Disney Animation Studios
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures[a]
Release date	November 26, 2025 (2025-11-26)
Country	United States
Language	English

Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 26, 2025.

Premise

Judy and Nick find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town.

— Walt Disney Animation Studios^[3]

Voice cast

Main article: List of characters in the Zootopia franchise

• Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps, a young optimistic rabbit from Bunnyburrow and the first rabbit of the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD)^[4]
• Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde, a sly red fox and a former small-time con artist who later joined the Zootopia Police Department as the first fox
• Ke Huy Quan as Gary De'Snake, a pit viper being pursued by Judy and Nick^[5]
• Fortune Feimster as Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver living in Marsh Market who encounters Judy and Nick
• Shakira as Gazelle, a gazelle who is a pop star^{[‡ 1]}
• Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka who is Judy and Nick's partner therapist^[6]
• Jean Reno as Bushron, a goat police officer^[7]
• Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, a cheetah who works at the ZPD^[8]
• Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, a Godfather-esque crime boss Arctic shrew^[7]

Other new characters who are introduced in the film include Wind Dancer (a stallion and former actor-turned-mayor), the Linxleys (a wealthy family of lynxes), Chevron (another goat police officer), and Grizzby (a bear police officer).^[9][10]

Production

Development

In June 2016, directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore were in talks about the possibility of a Zootopia sequel.^[11][12] On February 8, 2023, during the Q1 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the sequel was in active development.^[13] Later that day, screenwriter Jared Bush confirmed that he was working on the film.^{[‡ 2]} Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps, told CinemaBlend that she would 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 butts out there. Cleaning up the streets. We're a couple of new cops out there. So, bad guys, be warned," he said.^[14]

On February 7, 2024, Iger announced the film's release date and that the film would be officially titled Zootopia 2.^[15] On April 15, Goodwin confirmed on her Instagram account that she began recording her lines for Judy, revealing that the film was in production.^[4] At the D23 Expo on August 9, 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.^[16] The following day, Bush revealed on his Twitter account that Fortune Feimster joined the cast to voice a beaver named Nibbles.^{[‡ 3]} 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.^[2] On September 19, Jared Bush became the new chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios following Jennifer Lee's resignation to become director of Frozen 3. The following day, Bush confirmed that Byron Howard, the original creator and director of Zootopia, had returned to become co-director of Zootopia 2.^[1] On November 8, at D23 Brazil, Shakira publicly announced that she was returning to voice Gazelle for the sequel, revealing that she was writing a new song for the film, and that Gazelle would don a new outfit.^{[‡ 1]} On April 3, at CinemaCon, new footage from the film was shown that revealed the casting of Quinta Brunson as a new character named Dr. Fuzzby.^[6] At the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13, it was announced that Jean Reno would join the cast, and that Maurice LaMarche would reprise his role as Mr. Big.^[7] On June 16, Michael Giacchino was confirmed to be returning to compose the score.^[17]

The film's teaser poster was unveiled on May 19, 2025, with the teaser trailer releasing the following day on May 20.^[18]

Release

Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Walt Disney Pictures on November 26, 2025.^[15]

Notes

1. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through the Walt Disney Pictures banner
2. 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.