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Why did it take so long? Following the original film’s success, director Byron Howard and co-director Rich Moore pivoted to other projects (like Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto ). For years, Disney remained silent, even as the animated series Zootopia+ (a collection of shorts) dropped on Disney+ in 2022.

The sequel will follow bunny cop Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde—now an official, full-fledged member of the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD). Having established their rhythm as partners, Judy and Nick face a completely new twist in their professional relationship. They find themselves on the trail of a mysterious reptile that turns the city upside down. Breaking the Mammal Rule zootopia 2

This prime Thanksgiving weekend window is a traditional sweet spot for Disney’s flagship animated features. The film will arrive nine years after the original, marking one of the longest gaps between a Disney Animation film and its direct theatrical sequel. The Plot: A New Threat in the Urban Jungle Why did it take so long