The animated movie “Zootopia 2” is an animated buddy- police officer movie that’s breaking box-office records. Opening with the highest global animated opening of all time $500.59 million dollars. Jason Bateman reprises his role as Nick the Fox and Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy the Bunny. This oddball team teaches us that despite ‘the natural order’ of predator and prey, as these two work together to help each other. “Zootopia 2” delivers the humor and charm of the first movie and so much more.
It has been nine years since “Zootopia” charmed audiences and received an Academy Award nomination in 2017 for Best Animated Feature Film. Today, both adults and children are flocking to theaters to see this delightful and humorous film, which promotes kind-hearted themes of compassion for others. I greatly appreciate movies that convey these messages, and as the box office results show, many viewers around the world do as well.
For the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, “Zootopia 2” has been nominated for Best Motion Picture – Animated, as well as the new category, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. This category celebrates the film’s massive commercial success alongside its critical acclaim, and voters have expressed their delight with the blockbuster sequel.
As the ‘nature’ story goes, Nick is a scoundrel fox while Judy, the “dumb bunny,” is actually an intelligent rabbit, and he’s a severely loyal pack animal. The vital link to their appeal is their yin-and-yang demeanor. This duo is fun to watch, as the writers subtly remind us of Judy’s commitment to justice, and Nick has a breezy charm and a hint of pessimism. Although Judy is committed to her mission, she relies on Nick’s street smarts to help her succeed.
Mayor Bellwether (Jenny Slate) has been removed from office, and the story delves into the shady history of Zootopia during the Zootennial celebration. One of their escapades involves chasing down a tip about a customs official, and they uncover a plot to steal a historical journal detailing the invention of the weather walls. As they learn more about Zootopia’s history, they determine the real reason reptiles and snakes were banished and sent underground. Also, a new plan by wealthy developers, the Lynxley family, to relocate animal communities while expanding their chilly Tundraland.
Yes, I enjoyed “Zootopia 2” and can highly recommend it, as it’s playing in theaters now.
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Sarah Knight Adamson© December 13, 2025