Zootopia 2

Months after wrapping up Zootopia's biggest investigation, rookie officer Judy Hopps and con-turned-cop Nick Wilde are pulled into another baffling case when a slick newcomer, Gary De'Snake, upends the city's routines. Clues push them into unfamiliar neighborhoods where they adopt new identities and odd disguises to blend in and gather information. Tensions rise as their different methods clash and old assumptions get questioned. Strange alliances and mysterious evidence emerge, forcing Judy and Nick to rethink how they partner while racing to piece together what Gary's presence really means for the city.

Directed by Byron Howard and released in 2025, the film was created by Jared Bush, Carrie Liao, and David VanTuyle, and features voice performances from Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, and Andy Samberg.

As the follow-up to the 2016 original, Zootopia 2 reignited conversation about the franchise, bringing back beloved characters while prompting fan theories and social media discussion about the city’s social order and new plot directions.

Audience response has been generally favorable, reflected in a 7.583/10 average from over a thousand votes. Reviewers highlighted the chemistry between the leads and the blend of comedy with mystery, noting that the film balances lighthearted set pieces with more serious lines about trust, bias, and community responsibility.

At the time of this summary there are no widely reported major awards or nominations connected to the film, but its return to the Zootopia world and strong fan engagement have kept it prominent during awards season conversation.