Zootopia

Judy Hopps leaves her small town with big ambitions to become Zootopia's first rabbit police officer. She's eager to prove she belongs, so when a baffling disappearance offers a chance at a major case she jumps in. Pressured by skeptical colleagues, Judy teams with Nick Wilde, a smooth-talking fox whose street smarts and cons make him an unlikely partner. Together they follow clues across Zootopia's layered neighborhoods, confront social assumptions, and pick apart a mystery that could upset the city's delicate balance. The film keeps twists to itself while focusing on the pair's evolving trust and the stakes at hand. Along the way she confronts institutional bias and the limits of first impressions, challenging her assumptions and resolve.

Released in 2016, Zootopia was directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, with story credits including Jared Bush, Josie Trinidad, and Phil Johnston, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released worldwide in theaters to audiences.

The film earned the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film, among several industry accolades and nominations that recognized its storytelling and technical work. It took home top awards at major ceremonies and helped cement Disney's animation revival in the 2010s.

Zootopia's phrase "Anyone can be anything" and its city of distinct districts entered pop culture, fueling conversations about bias and representation. Its characters spawned fan art, merchandising, and classroom discussions about bias and belonging, widely across generations.

Critics generally responded positively, and audience scores reflect strong support, the film averaging 7.758/10 (17417 votes). Reviewers praised its humor, inventive worldbuilding, and the way it handles prejudice, stereotypes, and the pressure to fit roles, all while keeping a buddy-cop tone and appealing to family audiences.