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- Zootropolis 2 has received critical acclaim with a 92% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Disneys highest-rated animated features since 2021s Encanto.
- The film is appreciated for its emotional depth, contemporary mystery plot, and retained humor from the original Zootopia.
- The sequel has been praised for its stunning graphics, clever humor, heartfelt moments, thoughtful themes, immersive worldbuilding, and endless laughs.
- At the box office, Zootropolis 2 had a strong opening in the US and internationally, earning approximately $140 million in its first five days and ranking among the biggest animated debuts in recent years. It is expected to become one of the biggest animated successes of 2025.
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Zootropolis 2: A Citywide Manhunt and Laughter Galore
The sequel to Zootopia, titled Zootropolis 2 in Portugal, has garnered positive reactions from both critics and audiences. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film has earned a 92% approval rating from critics, making it one of Disney’s highest-rated animated features since 2021’s Encanto. Public response is similarly enthusiastic, with 96% favorable opinions reported on Popcornmeter. Reviews commend the film for retaining the original’s humor while adding emotional depth and a contemporary mystery plot appealing to a broad audience. Zootropolis 2 premiered on November 26, 2025, and features Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. The voice cast also includes Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, Alan Tudyk, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, and Jean Reno, among others. Gary DeSnake joins the cast for this sequel. The plot centers on a citywide manhunt as Judy and Nick, who are now in therapy, track down an intruding snake while encountering a host of humorous animal characters.
Zootropolis 2: Record-Breaking Sequel Roars into Theaters Globally
Reviewers lauded the film for its stunning graphics, clever humor, heartfelt moments, thoughtful themes, immersive worldbuilding, and endless laughs. Critics at Screen Rant gave the sequel near-perfect scores. Some have even called it Disney’s best animated sequel to date, highlighting the captivating chemistry between Judy and Nick. At the box office, Zootropolis 2 had a strong opening in the US, earning approximately $39.5 million on its first day and $140 million in its first five days, positioning it among the biggest animated debuts in recent years. It has also performed well internationally, particularly in China, ranking among Hollywood’s best films since 2021. These figures strongly suggest that the sequel will become one of the biggest animated successes of 2025. Zootropolis 2 premieres today in Portugal, where it is expected to replicate its international success with Portuguese audiences.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Zootopia 2 |
| Brief Summary | After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. |
| Released | November 26, 2025 |
| Duration | 107 minutes |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure, Mystery |
| Production Companies | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Michelle Gomez, David Fane, Joe Anoa'i, Phil Brooks, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilmer Valderrama, Jean Reno, Alan Tudyk, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song, John Leguizamo, Tommy Lister Jr., Maurice LaMarche, Leah Latham, Raymond S. Persi, Jenny Slate, Josh Dallas, Tommy Chong, Auliʻi Cravalho, Michael J. Fox, Dwayne Johnson, Hewitt Bush, Blake Slatkin, Nick DiGiovanni, Tig Notaro, Sasha Piqué Mebarak, Milan Piqué Mebarak, Jake Robards, Bob Iger, Daniel V. Graulau, Amanda Gorman, Ed Sheeran, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tiffany Lonsdale, George Pennacchio, Byron Howard, Jared Bush, June Squibb, Rachel House, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Cecily Strong, Allegra Leguizamo, Mario López, Mark Rhino Smith, Josh Gad, Peter Mansbridge, Robert Irwin, David VanTuyle, Anika Noni Rose, Taylen Biggs, Mae Martin, Natalia Adame Mendoza, Emmitt Bush, Merrick Bush, Carrie Liao, Jeremy Milton, Fabienne Rawley |
| Director | Jared Bush, Byron Howard |
| Authors | Jared Bush |
| Producers | Yvett Merino |
| Ratings | 7.579/10 (82 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://movies.disney.com/zootopia-2 |
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