Nine years after the original, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in a sequel that somehow matches � and in some ways exceeds � the magic of the first film. Disney Animation is back at the top of its game.
Zootopia, Evolved
The original Zootopia was a cultural phenomenon � a talking-animal buddy cop film that smuggled in sharp allegory about prejudice. Its sequel had enormous expectations. Remarkably, it meets them. Returning directors Bush and Howard have crafted a mystery worthy of its predecessor while expanding the world in earned ways. The animation is extraordinary � every frame of Zootopia's living city dense with detail that rewards pause and rewatch.
"Zootopia 2 proves the formula is far from stale � a wildly creative and socially conscious adventure for everyone."
� IMDB CriticsThe Mystery Works
The central mystery � involving a shadowy reptile disrupting Zootopia's social fabric � is legitimately clever, with a third-act reveal that recontextualizes everything before it. Ke Huy Quan's new character brings fresh perspective that enlivens the second act. At $1.2B worldwide, Disney has its biggest animated sequel in years.
The Verdict
One of Disney's best sequels and one of 2025's most satisfying films. Judy and Nick are back, and their city has never looked better. Essential.
Nine years after the original, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in a sequel that somehow matches � and in some ways exceeds � the magic of the first film. Disney Animation is back at the top of its game.