At the D23 Brasil event, Disney confirmed that Shakira will reprise her role as Gazelle, the famous pop star in Zootopia 2.
The original Zootopia was a major success, earning over a billion dollars at the box office and gaining critical acclaim. With a hit film and a successful spin-off show, excitement for the sequel has been building. Although details are still emerging, Disney recently revealed Shakira’s return in a short video shown to D23 attendees and later shared on social media. Fans can expect more updates closer to the release, following a marketing strategy similar to Moana 2 this year.
What We Know About Zootopia 2
In Zootopia 2, Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) are back, this time investigating a new mystery. The pair face an unexpected threat when a mysterious reptile arrives in Zootopia, shaking up the peaceful city. As they pursue the case, Judy and Nick must venture into unfamiliar areas of town, testing their growing partnership.
Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, both Oscar® winners known for their work on Zootopia and Encanto, will lead the project. Bush, who co-wrote Zootopia and Encanto, will also write the screenplay, with Oscar-winning producer Yvett Merino producing. Disney plans to release Zootopia 2 in theatres on 26 November 2025.
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