Movie Zootopia 2 | $78,318,584
According to CinemaDrame News Agency, Zootopia 2 is a 2025 American animated buddy‑cop comedy film directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, written by Jared Bush, and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is the long‑awaited sequel to Disney’s 2016 hit Zootopia, reuniting beloved characters in a brand‑new mystery adventure. The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 13, 2025, and was released in the United States on November 26, 2025.
Plot Summary
In Zootopia 2, Detective Judy Hopps and Officer Nick Wilde return to tackle the most complex case of their careers. A mysterious reptile named Gary De’Snake arrives in Zootopia and throws the metropolis into chaos, forcing Judy and Nick to go undercover across unexpected parts of the city to clear their names and solve the conspiracy. Along the way, they encounter new districts (like the Marsh Market), face city‑wide tensions, and discover just how far their partnership can go.
Cast & Crew
Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Writer: Jared Bush
Producer: Yvett Merino
Music: Michael Giacchino
Voice Cast includes:
• Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps
• Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde
• Ke Huy Quan as Gary De’Snake
• Fortune Feimster
• Andy Samberg
• David Strathairn
• Shakira
• Idris Elba
• Patrick Warburton
• Quinta Brunson
• Danny Trejo
(plus many more returning and new voices)
Critical & Audience Reception – Positive
• Zootopia 2 has been widely praised for its imaginative world‑building, engaging mystery, and heartwarming humor, earning strong scores on review aggregators with around 91 % on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Critics and reviewers note that the movie captures the spirit of the original while expanding the city of Zootopia with vibrant new locales and clever character interactions.
• The sequel became a massive box‑office success, crossing $1 billion globally earlier than most PG‑rated films and eventually ranking among the highest‑grossing animated movies ever.
Critical & Audience Reception – Negative / Mixed
• Some critics mention that Zootopia 2 recycles themes from the first film and doesn’t take as many narrative risks as expected, making parts feel familiar rather than groundbreaking.
• A few viewers felt that, despite strong visuals and humor, the film’s broad cast and multiple subplots occasionally diluted the focus on the core mystery.
Notes & Trivia
• Zootopia 2 expanded on Disney’s animated universe by introducing over a dozen new animal species, adding richness and diversity to the city’s ecology and culture.
• It received multiple awards nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe nominations, and Annie Award recognition.
• The film’s success helped renew interest in Zootopia’s world, including related shorts and potential future sequels.