Get ready to add Zootopia 2 to your upcoming Disney movies list, as we’re about to head back to the city as one of the late releases on the 2025 movie schedule.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been 10 years since the first Zootopia came out; it feels like just yesterday. The movie was a major hit, featured a stellar voice cast, and taught some important themes that have remained with us for years. It didn’t seem like a sequel was going to happen, but finally, now, a decade later, we have a sequel coming out in a few weeks!
For those who are interested and eager to learn, here is what we know about the upcoming Zootopia 2.
What Is The Zootopia 2 Release Date?
Zootopia 2 is set to hit theaters next month, on November 26, 2025.
This lines up with a consistent Disney trend. For several years, Disney Animation has released a film around Thanksgiving—this includes several of their last films of the previous decade, like Tangled, both Frozen films, the highly rewatchable Moana, Encanto, and, of course, the huge success that was Moana 2 in November 2024. Now Zootopia 2 is joining that illustrious group.
Check Out The Teaser Trailer for Zootopia 2
The final trailer dropped about a month ago, so if you want to be teased, go for it! We won't reveal too much here, in case you're like us and like to go in as fresh as possible for a sequel to a movie we love as much as Zootopia. We also don't want to ignore the option to get a taste of all the returning characters and hints at the plot. Speaking of returning characters and cast members....
The Zootopia 2 Cast
Let's be honest here, while we don't know exactly how big their roles will be, the cast is absolutely stacked. Here are the stars you can expect to see you can expect to hear in Zootopia 2:
Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps
Ginnifer Goodwin will be back to voice Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2.
Ginnifer Goodwin has done plenty since the first film. The actress wrapped up her time on the hit series Once Upon a Time and then had another acclaimed role on television when she starred in the anthology series Why Women Kill. She also held a prominent role in the show Pivoting and appeared in several guest roles on many TV shows.
Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde
Jason Bateman will officially be back as Nick Wilde in Zootopia 2.
Jason Bateman has done plenty in the world of Hollywood as well. The actor had a whole run with a very well-received television show on Netflix, Ozark, that earned him plenty of acclaim and awards. Most recently, Bateman starred in another show you can watch with a Netflix subscription, Black Rabbit. Aside from that, Bateman has also starred in films like Game Night, Air, and more.
Ke Huy Quan as Gary
Announced at D23 2024, Academy Award-winning actor Ke Huy Quan has joined Zootopia 2 as a snake named Gary, officially bringing reptiles into the world of Zootopia.
Quan was originally known for his role as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but has blown up in recent years thanks to his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. He also held a role in Loki Season 2.
Fortune Feimstar as Nibbles Maplestick
Also confirmed by co-director Jared Bush, Fortune Feimster has taken on the new role of Nibble, a beaver, which was announced in a post on X in August 2024. The actress is mainly a comedian who has appeared in such television shows as The Mindy Project, The L Word, and more.
Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzbee
Quinta Brunson is going from Abbott Elementary to Zootopia City because she’s been confirmed to voice Dr. Fuzzbee, who made her debut in footage at 2025’s CinemaCon, where she was helping Judy and Nick through partner therapy. Oh, it’s going to be THAT kind of movie, huh?
Cast Members From The First Movie Who Could Return
Many of the stars from the first movie are returning as well, plus some enticing new cast members. It's an impressive list of A-listers and veteran Disney voice actors. One unexpected and really cool addition to the cast is Tommy Lister Jr., reprising his role as Finnick from the first movie. Lister passed away in 2020, but his family has allowed Disney to use unused lines he recorded for the original Zootopia.
- Idris Elba as Chief Bogo
- Andy Samberg as Pawbert Lynxley
- David Strathairn as Milton Lynxley
- Macaulay Culkin as Cattrick Lynxley
- Brenda Song as Kitty Lynxley
- Shakira as Gazelle
- Dwayne Johnson as Zeke
- Ed Sheeran as Ed Shearin
- Patrick Warburton as Mayor Brian Winddancer
- Jenny Slate as Dawn Bellwether
- John Leguizamo as Antony
- Tommy Lister Jr. as Finnick
- Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser
- Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps
- Don Lake as Stu Hopps
- Tommy Chong as Yax
- Anika Noni Rose as Squeal of Fortune Mouse
- Jean Reno as Bushron
- Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton
- Danny Trejo as Jesús
- Robert Irwin as Robert Furwin
- Josh Gad as Paul Moldebrandt
- Wilmer Valderrama as Higgins
- Auliʻi Cravalho
- Yvette Nicole Brown
What Is Zootopia 2 About?
Thanks to Disney’s synopsis of the upcoming movie, we have a few key details. The story will follow Nick and Judy on the force in Zootopia who have to deal with the strange arrival of a reptile who turns the mammal world upside down. They have to crack the case while also dealing with their “growing partnership,” where it will be “tested like never before.”
Jared Bush Co-Directed
The last thing we know is that Jared Bush is co-directing Zootopia 2. Bush is co-directing the film with Josie Trinidad, so these two will be helming the sequel.
Byron Howard and Rich Moore directed the first film, while Bush co-wrote the screenplay. Bush, however, has also worked on Moana, and he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for his work on the fantastic 2021 film Encanto.
Zootopia 2 is in good hands, and there is little doubt the sequel will be worth the decade-long wait.
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