Disney's Zootopia sequel, released in 2025, does not quite live up to the original's groundbreaking status, but that doesn't mean it's a bad movie. Instead, it's more of a conventional animated adventure with chases and animal puns taking center stage over nuanced storytelling.
The film picks up where the first left off, with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, now official partners at the Zootopia Police Department, facing their own prejudices and fears as they tackle a new case involving a sweet pit viper, a nasty family of billionaire lynxes, and a lost part of the city. While it's clear that Disney is trying to capture some of the original film's magic, the sequel relies too heavily on formulaic chases and animal puns.
The animation, while still colorful and visually appealing, feels more generic than in the original, with less emphasis on transporting the viewer to a richly detailed world. The addition of new locations, such as a parody of Burning Man called "Burning Mammal" and a massive snowy hedge maze inspired by The Shining, are diverting but lack the same level of immersion as the original Rainforest District.
Despite this, the sequel has its moments, particularly in its exploration of gentrification, fear of the other, and the cold calculations of the obscenely rich. These themes may not have the same emotional heft as the original, but they're still timely and important.
It's clear that Disney is committed to continuing the Zootopia franchise with a new film, as well as additional media, including a TV show and video games. While this might be predictable for fans of the series, it's hard not to feel excited about seeing Judy, Nick, and their friends go on more adventures that teach kids acceptance, love, and other valuable lessons.
Ultimately, Zootopia 2 is an enjoyable but unremarkable film that fails to live up to its predecessor's standards. Still, with a talented voice cast and a script that genuinely loves the characters, it's not a complete disappointment either. With time, this sequel might develop a following of its own, even if it doesn't quite reach the same heights as the original.
The film picks up where the first left off, with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, now official partners at the Zootopia Police Department, facing their own prejudices and fears as they tackle a new case involving a sweet pit viper, a nasty family of billionaire lynxes, and a lost part of the city. While it's clear that Disney is trying to capture some of the original film's magic, the sequel relies too heavily on formulaic chases and animal puns.
The animation, while still colorful and visually appealing, feels more generic than in the original, with less emphasis on transporting the viewer to a richly detailed world. The addition of new locations, such as a parody of Burning Man called "Burning Mammal" and a massive snowy hedge maze inspired by The Shining, are diverting but lack the same level of immersion as the original Rainforest District.
Despite this, the sequel has its moments, particularly in its exploration of gentrification, fear of the other, and the cold calculations of the obscenely rich. These themes may not have the same emotional heft as the original, but they're still timely and important.
It's clear that Disney is committed to continuing the Zootopia franchise with a new film, as well as additional media, including a TV show and video games. While this might be predictable for fans of the series, it's hard not to feel excited about seeing Judy, Nick, and their friends go on more adventures that teach kids acceptance, love, and other valuable lessons.
Ultimately, Zootopia 2 is an enjoyable but unremarkable film that fails to live up to its predecessor's standards. Still, with a talented voice cast and a script that genuinely loves the characters, it's not a complete disappointment either. With time, this sequel might develop a following of its own, even if it doesn't quite reach the same heights as the original.
it's like they took all the magic from the first one and replaced it with...more chases and animal puns 
I mean, what happened to the deep storytelling and nuanced characters that made Zootopia so special? And don't even get me started on the animation, it's like they phoned it in 
I was expecting something truly groundbreaking, not just a generic animated adventure. But hey, at least they're trying to tackle some important themes, so points for that 
IT'S STILL A FUN MOVIE WITH COOL ANIMALS AND ALL, BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME OOMPH AS THE FIRST ONE. I MEAN, WHO DOESN'T LOVE JUDY AND NICK'S ADVENTURES, RIGHT? 
BUT SERIOUSLY, I THINK DISNEY WAS TRYING TOO HARD TO RECREATE THAT MAGIC FROM THE FIRST MOVIE. THEY COULDN'T EVEN BE BOTHERED TO MAKE IT AS IMMERSIVE AS THE ORIGINAL RAINFORREST DISTRICT. STILL, I GUESS IT'S OKAY 
. The original was so special because it tackled real issues like racism and prejudice in a way that felt authentic and impactful. This sequel feels more like a rehash of familiar themes and gags, without the same depth or heart 
. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the movie and all - the animation is still gorgeous and the voice cast is top-notch 
- but it just didn't have that magic that made the first one so memorable for me. Still, I'm excited to see what they do next with this franchise! 
. i'm curious how this movie is gonna do in merch sales tho 
. The animation is still pretty cool, but it's not like we're in a whole new world anymore 
. I mean, a Burning Mammal parody? Come on, it felt like they were just phoning it in 
. It's just... I dunno, expected more from the sequel 
and I gotta say, it's still fun but it's like they took all the magic from the first one and bottled it for this sequel 
. The new case is cool and all, but it feels like we've seen it before - more chases, less depth, you know? 
. But hey, at least they tried to mix things up with some new locations like Burning Mammal and The Shining-inspired hedge maze 
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. And Judy and Nick are still hilarious together 
. But overall, it just doesn't have that same spark as the original. Still, I'm stoked to see what other adventures these characters get up to 
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. But at least we're getting more Zootopia content, so that's something right? 
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. And let's be real, some of those animal puns are just cringeworthy 
. The animation was still super colorful and all that jazz, but sometimes I felt like I was just browsing through some old memes rather than being immersed in the world of Zootopia 
. On the flip side, it's great that they're tackling real issues like gentrification and fear of the other, those themes are super important 
... but I wish they would've done a better job at making them more impactful 
. I hope they keep exploring those themes in future films. The animation was pretty on point, but not quite as wow-inducing as the first one. Still, I'm always down for more Judy and Nick adventures 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good "Burning Mammal" parody