<figure class="wp-caption alignleft" id="attachment_172164" style="width: 350px;"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-172164">[L-R] Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2.” From the Oscar®-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer), “Zootopia 2” opens in theaters Nov. 26. © 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</figcaption></figure>

It’s been nine years since Disney released its Oscar winning hit Zootopia but the story in Zootopia 2 picks up almost immediately after the events of the first film. That tight timeline brings back nearly all of the original cast including Jason Bateman, who once again voices fan favorite Nick Wilde. Bateman spoke about revisiting the character after almost a decade away and said it was “a very pleasant surprise” to learn he’d get the chance to make another Zootopia movie. Fans can expect the same sharp humor and heartfelt partnership between Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde that made the first film a global phenomenon.

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A Look at the Voice Cast

story in the highly anticipated “Zootopia” sequel. Returning stars include Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Shakira, Alan Tudyk, Andy Samberg, Patrick Warburton, David Strathairn, and Danny Trejo. The Zootopia sequel also introduces fresh energy with new cast members such as Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, and Quinta Brunson, expanding the world of Zootopia while keeping the heart and humor audiences loved in the original.

The First Zootopia Became A Global Hit

When Zootopia premiered in 2016 it became an instant worldwide success. The film earned more than $1 billion at the global box office, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and built a dedicated fanbase thanks to its sharp storytelling, unforgettable characters, and inventive world building. Its long lasting popularity made the demand for a sequel almost inevitable even if it took nine years to arrive.

Zootopia 2 is now playing in theaters.

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