On November 26, 2025, the Disney animated movie Zootopia 2 was released in the United States. This sequel continues the story of Judy Hopps, the bunny police officer, and Nick Wilde, the sly fox, as they solve a brand-new mystery in the bustling city of Zootopia (Wikipedia, Nov 26 2025). Fans of the first movie had been waiting almost a decade to return to this colorful world.

In the new movie, Judy and Nick face a

tricky case involving a reptilian character named Gary De’Snake. They have to figure out his plans while keeping the city safe. The movie also introduces new neighborhoods and animals, making Zootopia feel bigger and more exciting than ever. As one review put it, the sequel “more than justifies a return trip to the big city” (Rotten Tomatoes, Nov 24 2025).

The movie brings back the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy and Jason Bateman as Nick, while adding new actors like Ke Huy Quan and Quinta Brunson. The combination of old favorites and new characters gives the movie energy and keeps it fresh for audiences (Wikipedia, Nov 26 2025).

Zootopia 2 was also a huge success at the box office. During its opening weekend, it made around $556 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest global openings of 2025 (ComingSoon.net, Nov 30 2025).

A critic wrote, “Zootopia 2 dominated the Thanksgiving holiday with a historic box office debut as the film became the biggest global opening of 2025” (ComingSoon.net, Nov 30 2025). The movie did especially well in China, breaking records for foreign animated films (Forbes, Dec 8 2025).

Critics have praised the movie for its humor, heart, and strong messages. One review explained that the sequel is “funny, heartwarming, and meaningful”, showing that it continues the tradition of the first film while giving viewers a new story to enjoy (Rotten Tomatoes, Nov 24 2025).

Overall, Zootopia 2 is a fun, exciting movie that teaches teamwork, courage, and understanding others. Its box office success and positive reviews prove that fans and critics alike are happy to return to Zootopia (Entertainment Now, Nov 28 2025). Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, it’s definitely worth watching on the big screen.