Zootopia 2
Starring: Ginnifer Godwin, Jason Bateman, Andy Samberg, Fortune Feimster
Rated PG
Steaming on Disney+

First Impression:
We return to the world of Zootopia for a satisfying, if not familiar, sequel. While the story plays it safe and doesn’t take many risks, it is redeemed by the unbelievable chemistry between leads—plucky bunny Judy Hopps (Goodwin) and sly fox Nick Wilde (Bateman)—and an all-star (understatement) voice ensemble that carries the film through familiar territory. Kids will be more excited than adults; older viewers may check out because of how similar this feels to the first installment.

The Verdict:
Disney has struck gold again with Zootopia 2. As of today, it is the highest-grossing animated movie of 2025 and has garnered multiple award nominations. It is quite the triumph for Disney, who has struggled post-COVID to produce consistent hits at the box office. I’m pleased to announce that Zootopia 2 is both charming and enjoyable.
However, my issue with the movie is how familiar the story feels. Once again, we see an outcast villainized and ostracized by the community, and it is up to Hopps and Wilde to solve an even bigger mystery and controversy afoot in Zootopia. Sound familiar? That’s because it is almost a carbon copy of the first film, story-wise.
The directors really leaned into the “buddy cop” formula, and it’s hard to criticize them for that decision because the movie thrives when it focuses on the chemistry between the characters. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman have some of the best onscreen chemistry in animated films, bar none; I would even go as far as to say it rivals Tom Hanks and Tim Allen’s chemistry in the Toy Story films.

Final Thoughts:
There are so many famous celebrity voices—both noticeable and unnoticeable—that you won’t really recognize most of them unless you check the IMDb page and wonder, “Couldn’t that role have been given to a voice actor instead?” I don’t want to be over-critical of the film because it does exactly what it is supposed to do: it’s crowd-pleasing and family-friendly. Honestly, that’s about as much as you can expect from Disney nowadays.

Final Verdict: 3 out of 5 Stars