Zootopia 2 returns with big laughs, bigger questions, and a familiar charm
So, let me walk you through what’s been said about Zootopia 2 , because the conversation around this sequel has been surprisingly mixed, yet undeniably lively. The film has finally arrived almost a decade after the original, and while the excitement has been high, the reviews paint a picture that’s… well, layered.
On one side, you’ve got The Guardian calling it a “just-about-passable family comedy” —the kind of movie that keeps the kids entertained on a long flight, but maybe doesn’t leave much of a mark afterward. Their take leans heavily on the idea that the sequel feels a bit too formulaic, almost like it’s been assembled by an algorithm that knows exactly when to insert a joke, a chase scene, or a heartwarming lesson. It’s competent, yes, but also a little safe, a little predictable, almost as if the spark that made the first film so beloved has been diluted by corporate caution.
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But then you swing to The Globe and Mail, and the tone shifts in a really interesting way. Instead of just replaying the charm of the first film, the sequel is said to lean into more complicated territory , taking a deeper look at the very system Zootopia is built on. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde aren’t just running around solving crimes this time; they’re confronting questions about policing, inequality, and who gets to belong in their so-called utopia. It’s still fun, still full of puns—trust me, there are many —but there’s also a sharper political edge. The film pokes at the “can’t we all just get along” optimism of the first movie and replaces it with something more honest, more reflective of the world kids (and parents) actually live in today.
And of course, Disney isn’t holding back on the star power. New characters voiced by Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson, Andy Samberg, and Patrick Warburton are brought into the fold, adding fresh humor and energy to Judy and Nick’s latest adventure. Even returning favorites like Idris Elba’s Bogo and Shakira’s Gazelle pop back in to round out the Zoo-niverse.
Meanwhile, at the box office, Zootopia 2 is doing anything but playing small. The film is set to pull in around $270 million globally in its opening stretch , positioning itself as one of the biggest animated releases since the pandemic. With massive international rollouts, a thick pack of premium formats, and strong presales—especially in markets like China—it’s shaping up to be a major holiday-season powerhouse for Disney.
So yes, Zootopia 2 might not be universally adored, and depending on who you ask, it may even feel a touch manufactured. But between the smarter political undercurrent, the familiar chemistry of Judy and Nick, and the sheer scope of its box office debut, this sequel still manages to claw its way into the spotlight—proving that there’s plenty of life left in this animal metropolis.
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