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Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 is a 2025 American animated buddy cop comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

Updated September 13, 20261 min readCited sources

Zootopia 2 is a 2025 American animated buddy cop comedy film and the sequel to Disney's 2016 hit Zootopia. It follows officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they investigate a mysterious reptile that disrupts the city.

What it is

Zootopia 2 is an animated buddy cop comedy produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. The film reunites Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde, who go undercover in new parts of Zootopia to solve a reptile-related mystery. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and is rated PG.

Key details

The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 13, 2025, and was released in U.S. theatres on November 26, 2025. It later arrived on digital platforms on January 27, 2026, and on Disney+ on March 11, 2026. In Canada, it was distributed under the titles Zootopia 2 or Zootropolis 2 depending on market branding.

Why it matters

Zootopia 2 continues the story of one of Disney's most popular animated franchises, with reported strong box office results and positive reviews. It ranks among the highest-grossing animated films and films overall, reflecting ongoing audience interest in the world of Zootopia.

In short

  • Sequel to 2016's Zootopia, released November 26, 2025.
  • Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde investigate a mysterious reptile.
  • Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard; runtime 1h 48m.
  • Streaming on Disney+ as of March 11, 2026.
Canadian angle

The film was released in Canada through Walt Disney’s theatrical and streaming distribution, and Canadian audiences encountered the title as either Zootopia 2 or Zootropolis 2 depending on market branding.

Quick questions

What is Zootopia 2 about?
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde go undercover in new parts of Zootopia to investigate a mysterious reptile that disrupts the city.
When did Zootopia 2 come to Disney+?
It began streaming on Disney+ on March 11, 2026.
Who directed Zootopia 2?
The film was directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zootopia_2
    Supports: Release year, premiere date, theatrical release, sequel status, box office, and later home-media/streaming release dates.
  2. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/zootopia-2
    Supports: Official title, runtime, release date, PG rating, genre, directors, producer, and synopsis.
  3. Walt Disney Animation Studios — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AwtptT8X8k
    Supports: Official trailer synopsis, characters, voice cast, and November 26, 2025 theatrical release mention.
  4. Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/zootopia-2-disney-release-date-streaming-how-to-watch-1236597832/
    Supports: Disney+ streaming date, directors, cast, synopsis, and box office reporting.