Summary

• Disney surprises fans with a first look at Zootopia 2 at D23, introducing reptiles with a shady past in the sequel.
• Nick and Judy will tackle a new mystery in the film, led by a new character named Gary the snake, who will be voiced by Loki breakout Ke Huy Quan.
• With a release date set for November 26, 2025, Zootopia 2 is sure to continue the fun and humor of the original.

After revealing new promos for the film, Disney has given a new update on Zooptopia 2 was in development.

With a little over a year until the film releases, Disney has shared a first look at the sequel during the D23 Entertainment Showcase , for which Screen Rant was in attendance. Check out the first image below:

In addition to sharing the first look at the sequel, the studio unveiled new details about the movie, including that it will introduce reptiles, who hold a shady past connection to the titular city. Nick and Judy are tasked with a new mystery by a new character named Gary the snake, voiced by Loki breakout Ke Huy Quan. Check out the first look at his character below:

What Zootopia 2's First Look Says About The Sequel

In addition to the look at the new characters, a clip of the forthcoming movie was revealed, wherein Nick and Judy arrive at a water-based town that includes hippos and beavers. Nick refers to the location as the Marsh Market, which seems to be where they'll be gathering information early in the movie. The film's newest announcement also includes returning characters from Zootopia, including Mr. Big, Clawha, and Flash the Sloth. This means there will be plenty of new and old elements to look forward to in the sequel.

Zootopia mostly focused on mammals, with the predator and prey elements of the story taking center stage for its primary conflict. However, with reptiles now added to the mix, it appears the film will be broadening the world in new, interesting ways not previously seen in the first one. While it's unclear how this new development will tie into Nick and Judy working together as cops for the first time onscreen, the big case they have to solve could show just how synchronized they are after so long.

Since the ending of the first movie teased there would be plenty for Nick and Judy to do as cops, this adventure might be their biggest challenge since officially becoming partners. While there's no way of knowing where their new investigation will take them, Gary's involvement might make the themes and attributes of the story much deeper than they appear on the surface. With plenty of possibilities in store for the sequel, Zootopia 2 could wind up being just as memorable and thematically resonant as its predecessor.

Zootopia and its spinoff TV show, Zootopia+, are currently streaming on Disney+.

Source: Disney