Movie Review: Zootopia 2 11-26-25
It’s been a week since Nick and Judy solved the savage outbreak, but the other cops at the ZPD still think they’re just rookies. After an unfortunate series of events, Nick and Judy discover an animal in Tundra Town that’s never appeared in Zootopia before: A snake! Now, the two unlikely mammals have to go on the run to solve a secret mystery behind Zootopia that will forever change hisssstory.
Zootopia 2 is the best animated Disney movie since Encanto and their best sequel since Fantasia 2000 with animation that is just as amazing as it was nearly a decade ago, a story that really expands beyond the original without creating too many plot holes, fun new characters, and another great score from Michael Giaccino.
While Zootopia 1 tackled prejudice, Zootopia 2 tackles segregation: Reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and tortoises, used to live alongside mammals in the city, but are now secluded to a secret area near Marsh Market.
Unfortunately, there are some nitpicks I have about the movie. Along with a tad too many animal puns and pop-culture references, the marketing for the movie lied: Gary, a pit viper who gets framed for poisoning Chief Bogo, isn’t as prominent as the trailers or posters suggest he’d be. And remember how the teaser showcased a tall mysterious figure in a clock that would’ve pursued Nick and Judy throughout the movie? He doesn’t seem to appear in the movie!
Also, if this is supposed to take place a week after Zootopia 1, where’s Mayor Lionheart? I’m aware it was probably because they couldn’t bring back JK Simmons, but they still could’ve given an in-universe reason why Lionheart is absent.
In conclusion, while obviously not as good as the first movie, Zootopia 2 is without a doubt the best animated sequel of 2025. However, there might be another animated movie that I like better: David, which I will review this December.
Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5.
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