The wait for fans is over. It has been nearly 10 years since the rookie cop duo Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) have graced the big screen, but they’ll be back next year in “Zootopia 2.”
“Zootopia” was a smash hit at the box office when it premiered in 2016, earning more than $1 billion, according to Box Office Mojo. It also won an Oscar for best animated feature film at the 89th Academy Awards back in 2017.
Director Jared Bush announced in 2023 in a post on X that “Zootopia 2″ was in production.
Fans now have an official trailer for the film that will premiere in theaters Nov. 26, 2026.
What will ‘Zootopia 2’ be about?
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde go through a rough patch in their partnership, learning it isn’t as solid as they thought, and are ordered to go to the police department’s Partners in Crisis counseling program.
“But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis,” the official synopsis reads.
New characters that will be introduced in the “Zootopia” sequel include Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (Fortune Feimster) and therapist Dr. Fuzzby (Quinta Brunson).
Returning characters to the big screen include Chief Bogo (Idris Elba), Benjamin Clawhauser (Nate Torrence) and Mr. Big (Maurice LaMarche).
Shakira will be also be reprising her role as Gazelle the pop star, revealing in a post on X that she worked with Ed Sheeran to compose an original song for the film.
Other Disney sequels on the horizon
“Zootopia 2″ is just one of several sequels Disney has in the works. Here are some of the others:
‘Freakier Friday’
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return in this sequel to the 2003 hit “Freaky Friday,” in theaters Aug. 8. This time, the mother-daughter duo may not be the only ones swapping bodies.
‘Tron: Ares’
The Tron Universe is back with “Tron: Ares,” the fourth installment in the sci-fi saga, coming to theaters this October. Humanity comes in contact with AI beings after the powerful program, Ares, leaves the digital world for a mission in the real world, per IMDb.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Another conflict on Pandora arises with the Na’vi tribe, the ash people who are led by Varang (Oona Chaplin). The film will be released in theaters Dec. 19.
‘Toy Story 5′
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz, respectively, in the upcoming “Toy Story 5″ that is expected to be released in theaters June 19, 2026, according to the movie’s website. This time, the gang encounters a new kind of adversary: electronics.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Tom Holland is back as Spider-Man in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which is expected to be released in 2026, per Screen Rant.
Other films expected in the next few years include “Ice Age 6,” “Incredibles 3″ and “Frozen 3.”
For now, all eyes are on “Zootopia 2.” With the trailer now released, fans can get their first look at what’s in store when Judy and Nick return to the big screen next year.