DISNEY The trailer forZootopia 2dropped on May 20 The sequel toZootopiastars returning actors Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin, alongside newcomer Ke Huy Quan Zootopia 2hits theaters in November 2025 Zootopiais finally returning to the human world! The first trailer forZootopia 2, the sequel to the hit 2016Disney filmZootopia, was released on May 20. In the teaser, Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) return to get to the bottom of a new mysterious figure who shows up in an ominous black cape. The former enemies-turned-friends are joined by Gary De'Snake (Ke Huy Quan), who "arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down," according to the movie's synopsis. "We are beyond excited to welcome everyone back to the outrageous, expansive animal metropolis of Zootopia, and take audiences on a hilarious, wild ride into parts of the city we've never visited before," co-director Jared Bush, who also wrote the script, said in a statement. In addition to the recurring characters, the second film will also introduce a few new faces and actors — includingFortune FeimsterandQuinta Brunson. Here's everything to know aboutZootopia 2, including the release date, cast, plot and trailer. Walt Disney Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy In the firstZootopiafilm, Officer Judy and conman Nick started out as enemies. However, after they realize that dozens of predators are disappearing, they must team up to get to the bottom of the mystery. As Judy and Nick start to investigate the disappearances, they learn that there is an undercover conspiracy in which someone is poisoning flowers to turn predators "savage." Their investigation later reveals that Assistant Mayor Dawn Bellwether (Jenny Slate) was the mastermind behind the flower poisoning and wanted to incite fear among the town's citizens and exploit her power. Luckily for the world of Zootopia, Judy and Nick were one step ahead of Bellwether, and they outsmarted her by replacing the darts in her gun before she tried to shoot them and poison them. The two record her full confession, and Bellwether and her co-conspirators are arrested. The film ends with the predators returning to their natural states. Meanwhile, Nick also turns around his conman ways and joins the Zootopia Police Department alongside Judy. He becomes her partner and the first fox police officer. Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube Now that Judy and Nick are friends and partners, they must work together to learn more about the "trail of a great mystery" surrounding the new character, Gary. "To crack the case, they must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before," the synopsis reads. Co-director Bush teased that the sequel will show viewers "parts of the city we've never visited before." "Whether it's the marshes of semi-aquatic mammals, the vast desert dunes or even greater mysteries beyond, our heroes Judy and Nick will meet a lot of new friends, and discover even more about the world, themselves and a brand-new snake in town," he said in a statement. Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube The first trailer forZootopia 2was released by Walt Disney Animations Studio on May 20. The teaser didn't include any of the characters speaking but instead showed Judy, Nick and Gary silently wandering through different parts of Zootopia. Co-director Byron Howard explained that they highlighted one of the film's original songs in the trailer instead of having the stars speak. "The trailer features the original song 'ZUTU' by Zootopia's finest lemming techno group, LEMEEENS. Fresh from touring with superstar Gazelle as her opening act, members Hans-Peter, Gūnther, Spielt and their DJ Spaß created the song to mark the occasion and welcome the world back to the City of Zootopia!" he said in a statement. Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube Both Goodwin and Bateman are confirmed to reprise their roles as Officers Judy and Nick, respectively. Prior to the trailer dropping,Shakiraalso revealed that she'd be returning as Gazelle. "She's got a new look, a new song and of course, new dance moves," the popstar shared in aD23Brasil announcementin November 2024. "Just wait until you see what she and her tiger dancers have been working on. I know you're going to love it." Among the characters teased to return in the trailer are Chief Bogo (Idris Elba), Yax (Tommy Chong), Mr. Big (Maurice LaMarche), Clawhauser (Nate Torrence), former Assistant Mayor Bellwether (Slate), Stu Hopps (Don Lake), Bonnie Hopps (Bonnie Hunt) and Flash (Raymond S. Persi). As for new cast members joining the animal kingdom, in addition to Quan, bothBrunson(Dr. Fuzzby) andFeimster(Nibbles) will tag along for the new adventure. Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube Zootopia 2will be released in the United States on Nov. 26, 2025. In the meantime, fans can streamZootopiaonDisney+. Read the original article onPeople
