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Zootopia 2 (titled Zootropolis 2 or Zoomania 2 in various regions)^[b] is an upcoming American animated buddy cop action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Jared Bush, co-directed by Josie Trinidad (in her feature directorial debut), and produced by Yvett Merino and Jennifer Lee, the film will be the sequel to Zootopia (2016), and the second installment in the Zootopia franchise. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their respective roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from the first film, joined by Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster.

Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore talked about a potential sequel to Zootopia in June 2016. In February 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a sequel was in development, with the title and release date being revealed the following year. Bush was revealed to be writing and directing in July 2024, with Trinidad promoted from head of story to co-director.

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

Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps^[1]

Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde^[2]

Ke Huy Quan as Gary, a snake being pursued by Nick and Judy.^[3][4]

Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, a beaver living in Marsh Market who helps Nick and Judy.^[2]

In June 2016, directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore were in talks about the possibility of a Zootopia sequel.^[6][7] In February 2023, during the Q1 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the sequel was in active development.^[8] Later that day, screenwriter Jared Bush confirmed that he is working on the film.^[9] Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps, told CinemaBlend that she’d 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 ass out there. Cleaning up the streets. We’re a couple of new cops out there. So, bad guys, be warned,” he said.^[10]

In February 2024, Iger announced that the film, officially titled Zootopia 2, would be released in November 2025.^[11] In April 2024, Goodwin confirmed on her Instagram account that she began recording her lines for Judy, revealing that the film is in production.^[1] In July 2024, Bush was revealed to be writing and directing the sequel, with Yvett Merino and Jennifer Lee serving as producers.^[3] On August 9, 2024, 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.^[4] Footage was also shown of a sequence in which Nick and Judy search for Gary in Marsh Market.^[2]

Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 26, 2025.^[11]