Wed May 21 02:20:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Zootopia Returns: Beloved Animated Franchise Announces Sequel Coming Thanksgiving 2025**

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Get ready to return to the vibrant world of Zootopia! After a nearly decade-long wait since the original film’s massive box office success in 2016, Disney has officially announced “Zootopia 2,” set to hit theaters Thanksgiving weekend, November 26, 2025.

The sequel promises to reunite audiences with the dynamic duo of Officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and con artist-turned-police officer Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). A teaser trailer released on May 20th introduces a new character, Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan), as the pair find themselves embroiled in another thrilling adventure with hippos and an mysterious villain, shrouded under a hood and unseen except for their glowing yellow eyes..

Adding to the excitement, pop sensation Shakira is confirmed to reprise her role as Gazelle, guaranteeing a memorable soundtrack. The voice cast will also be expanded with Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzby, a therapist quokka, and Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, a beaver.

“Zootopia 2” will be exclusively in theaters November 26, 2025.

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