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Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a closer look at its upcoming animated sequel film, Zootopia 2.
While this isn’t our first look at the sequel to the 2016 Academy Award-winning film, the latest Zootopia 2 trailer offers more than just a catchy beat and character concepts. We now have a glimpse of the story. This time, rookie cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) are fresh off solving the biggest case in Zootopia history. Their next adventure leads them directly into a partner counseling program.
Contrary to the internet’s immediate speculation about the previously released image of Judy and Nick in therapy—suggesting it stemmed from meme-driven romantic troubles and a craving for Arby’s (if you know, you know)—the real reason for their therapy sessions was an order from Chief Bogo (Idris Elba). Chief Bogo believed that the buddy cop duo still had some improvements to make before they could become a solid team. A stepping stone toward increasing their synchronization is a therapy session officiated by a quokka named Dr. Fuzzby (Quinta Brunson).
It doesn’t take long for the trailer to gain some momentum, showcasing that the ultimate test of their teamwork isn’t set in a therapy room but out on the field in the heat of another dangerous mystery waiting to be solved. This time, Zootopia 2’s central enigma revolves around the arrival of a venomous snake named Gary De’Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan. Throughout the trailer, Nick and Judy are seen following Gary as he claims he needs help to reunite with his family. The duo will likely face the challenge of defending the city while assisting the anxious snake in reconnecting with his relatives, all while trying to avoid conflicts along the way.
Just in case you needed a reminder of who else from Hollywood will be reprising their roles in the film, here’s a quick rundown of the who’s who in Zootopia 2, including the actors returning alongside the likes of Goodwin, Bateman, Elba, and songstress Shakira.
- Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps
- Don Lake as Stu Hopps
- Nate Torrence as Clawhauser
- Jenny Slate as Bellwether
- Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton
- Maurice Lamarche as Mr. Big
- Leah Latham as Fru Fru
- Josh Dallas as Frantic Pig
- Tommy Chong as Yax
- Mark Rhino Smith as Officer McHorn
- Raymond Persi US Flash
Zootopia 2 is the latest installment in Disney’s 2023-era strategy to produce sequels to its most successful projects. Outside of Zootopia 2other film projects in the works include a new Toy Story movie and additional Frozen sequel films.
“It’s been an absolute joy to reteam with so many actors who made the first film so special, and exciting to expand the world with our phenomenal new cast members,” director/writer Jared Bush and chief creative officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios wrote in a press release. “I can’t wait for audiences to see what other surprises we have in store in this brand-new adventure.”
Zootopia 2 releases in theaters on November 26.
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