Disney has dropped the official trailer for Zootopia 2, and fans are very excited about it. The bunny-fox duo, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, are back in action again. From the trailer, things are even wilder than before, literally and emotionally.

On Wednesday, July 30, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a trailer for the second installment of the 2016 animated movie. Finally set to hit theaters nearly a decade after the original film, the trailer has already sparked quite a buzz.

What’s New in Zootopia 2?

It shows Judy and Nick exploring new areas of the city, deserts, swamps, and locations we haven't seen in the original. 

The trailer is packed with action, adventure, and lots of witty dialogue between the two main characters. However, this time, the stakes are higher. Their relationship and potential future as partners may be at risk.

Who’s in the cast and crew?

Good news for fans: most of the original voice cast is back.

Cast

• Ginnifer Goodwin returns as the ever-hopeful Judy Hopps
• Jason Bateman brings his smooth-talking charm back to Nick Wilde
• Idris Elba returns as the grumpy-but-fair Chief Bogo
• Shakira is back as Gazelle, reportedly with new music (yes, please!)

We’ll also see more familiar voices like:

• Jenny Slate as Bellwether
• Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton
• Nate Torrence as Clawhauser
• Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big
• Tommy Chong, Bonnie Hunt, and Don Lake return too

And some exciting new names are joining:

• Ke Huy Quan as the smooth but suspicious snake Gary
• Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzby
• Fortune Feimster as a beaver officer named Nibbles Maplestick
• Jean Reno voices a goat cop named Bushron.

Crew

The movie is under the direction of Jared Bush and Byron Howard, both of whom were involved in the original. Michael Giacchino, who composed the music for the first film, is returning to produce the music.

A bit of background: from Zootopia the original

When Zootopia first came out in 2016, no one expected it to be that good. But it turned out to be more than just a kids’ movie. It was packed with wittiness, emotional drama, and heartfelt scenes, wrapped in a buddy-cop story with real themes about prejudice, ambition, and trust.

The movie followed Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin), a determined little bunny who becomes the first rabbit cop in a city full of much bigger animals. She teams up with Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman), a slick fox with a shady past, to solve a case about missing predators, and what they uncover is way bigger than either of them expected.

Critics loved it, audiences loved it, and the numbers don’t lie. Zootopia cost around $150 million to make but earned more than $1 billion globally.

That’s a massive hit for Disney. It even won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and let’s not forget that catchy song from Shakira 'Try Everything' that also played a crucial part in the success of the movie as a theme song.

When will it be released?

Zootopia 2 will be released on November 26, 2025, right on Thanksgiving weekend. That’s a smart move from Disney, since the original movie also did great during a holiday run. It’s the best time for families to head to the cinema and watch the movie.

The Zootopia 2 trailer has exceeded fans' expectations: it's funny, heartfelt, and packed with new surprises. The chemistry between Judy and Nick remains strong, and the introduction of quirky new characters adds to the excitement.