Some new updates regarding Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next sequel, Zootopia 2, were just unveiled at D23 Brazil.
What’s Happening:
- Walt Disney Animation Studios gave everyone more information about their upcoming sequel, Zootopia 2, arriving in theaters later next year.
- Firstly, it was revealed that Shakira will be returning to provide a new song for Gazelle, following on from the popular “Try Everything” from the first film.
- She’s also got a new look and some new dance moves.
- On the stage at D23 Brazil, Jared Bush, the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, revealed concept art of a new character called Nibbles, who looks to be a beaver.
- Concept art was also shared for Gary the snake, who was revealed to be voiced by the Academy Award winning actor, Ke Huy Quan, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this past August.
- By all accounts, Gary will be a big part of Nick and Judy’s hot new case in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 film, where by the end the two were a crime fighting cop duo. The two still seem to be working together, with both Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles.
- Zootopia 2 follows brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers, and is expected to arrive in theaters November 26th, 2025.
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