Disney Drops Major ‘Zootopia 2’ News Just Weeks Before Premiere!
As fans eagerly await the return to the vibrant world of Zootopia, Disney has been gradually sharing more insights into Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel that will bring back many of the characters audiences know and love.
This follow-up to the 2016 hit has had fans buzzing ever since it was confirmed, and with just two months until the film’s premiere, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. But what exactly can we expect from Zootopia 2?
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While Disney has been careful with the details, the latest news has been enough to get fans on the edge of their seats. From locked scripts to fresh new characters, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Disney fans were first introduced to the quirky, fast-paced world of Zootopia through the eyes of Judy Hopps, the ambitious rabbit cop, and her unlikely partner, Nick Wilde, a reformed con artist. Together, the duo tackled complex mysteries in a city where animals of all kinds coexist.
After the success of the first film, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide, fans have eagerly awaited more.
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Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, recently confirmed that the script for the sequel has officially been “locked,” and while that may sound like an odd announcement so close to the film’s release, it marks a significant milestone in the production process.
After the final tiny adjustments and edits, there comes a time in the last two months of our films, when we consider the script officially locked. We are there, and I am so proud of the hundreds of people @disneyanimation who worked so hard to get us here. #zootopia2 #pencilsdown.
After the final tiny adjustments and edits, there comes a time in the last two months of our films, when we consider the script officially locked. We are there, and I am so proud of the hundreds of people @disneyanimation who worked so hard to get us here. #zootopia2 #pencilsdown pic.twitter.com/adkwGjewVO
— Jared Bush (@thejaredbush) September 15, 2025
This announcement has excited fans, who have been eagerly speculating about the sequel for years. Disney CEO Bob Iger first confirmed that Zootopia 2 was in the works back in 2023, and the film is set to premiere just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, 2025.
Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite characters return, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, respectively. Alongside them, other familiar faces like Idris Elba as Chief Bogo and Nate Torrance as Clawhauser will also make an appearance. Even Shakira will return to voice her character, the pop star Gazelle.
In addition to these familiar faces, Zootopia 2 will introduce a number of fresh characters, including a snake named Gary De’Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan. The addition of Gary is a notable one, as no snakes have ever lived in Zootopia before. Gary’s arrival promises to stir up some drama and intrigue among the city’s residents.
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However, the biggest reveal so far is the new family that will be introduced in the sequel — the Lynxleys.
According to a report from TheWrap, the Lynxley family will play a central role in the story. This family will be responsible for building the weather domes that allow the diverse residents of Zootopia to coexist, and Disney has announced some major casting news for this group.
According to the synopsis, Samberg is Pawbert Lynxley, the easy-going runt of the powerful Lynxley family; Strathairn is Milton Lynxley, a distinguished business-mammal and the patriarch of one of Zootopia’s oldest and most prestigious families; Culkin is Cattrick Lynxley, the ambitious eldest son of the Lynxley family; and Song is Kitty Lynxley, the sharp-tongued daughter of the Lynxley family.
These casting choices have generated a lot of buzz among fans, especially with the notable names involved. The Lynxley family will no doubt bring new dynamics and intrigue to the Zootopia universe, and with the addition of characters like Gary De’Snake, there are plenty of surprises in store.
As we draw closer to the film’s release, Disney is continuing to share sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next trailer, hoping to catch even more clues about what’s to come. And with the release date just two months away, the excitement will only continue to build.
Are you as excited as we are for the premiere of Zootopia 2? What returning characters are you most looking forward to seeing again? And which new character has intrigued you the most? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to keep an eye out for more updates in the coming weeks!
