Bring Home 'Zootopia 2'
Category: Blu-ray's, DVD's and Digital
The celebrated sequel to the 2016 hit animated film Zootopia, Zootopia 2 (2025), is now available on digital platforms, complete with an abundance of bonus features. The original cast (both animated and voice) return for another fun-filled adventure, featuring everyone’s favorite police team Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
Now Judy and Nick once again team up to save the day, although it is touch and go throughout the film.
Zootopia is a utopian world with animals of all kinds inhabiting the lands, with a weather wall dividing the various climates making each location comfortable for the different animals. The wall was thought to be the invention of the Lynxley family, but as Judy surmises, there is something amiss with the whole history.
When she meets Gary, a snake on a mission, all her previous ideas about reptiles are proven wrong. Reptiles were said to be dangerous to mammals, so they were exiled a long time ago. And the Lynxley family intends on keeping them away. But Gary knows a secret. His great grandmother was the original inventor of the weather walls, however the devious Lynxleys outsmarted her to take the honor. Now Gary intends on proving that snakes and reptiles are not the evil ones. The evil culprits are the Lynxleys.
Once Judy figures out what is going on, she is hot on the trail, along with Gary, and Nick is close behind. They are out to obtain the proof of the original weather walls patent, which belonged to Gary’s family. Gary is a cute character, even for those viewers who are afraid of snakes, but let’s face it, animated snakes are not scary, at least Gary is not. He is loyal to those who are on his side, and will do anything to get the evidence and secure his family and all reptiles’ reputations.
Disney does sequels almost better than anyone and this is a prime example. Zootopia 2 is just as entertaining and delightful as the original.
Besides the fun story, the film has plenty of nods to other movies, as well as a scene where the Matterhorn from Disneyland is seen. As for the Easter Eggs, look for nods to The Little Mermaid, Star Wars, Ratatouille, Frozen, and more. The movie is rife with Easter Eggs.
Zootopia 2 is a pure delight from start to finish.
Bonus Features – on digital and Blu-ray/4kUHD/DVD
“The Zookeepers” is a feature the with Writer/Director Jared Bush and Director Byron Howard as they take viewers behind the scenes at Disney Animation. From the story room where the stories are fleshed out, to storyboarding the scenes, to the animation team, this was a long process.
The ideas for the stories get bounced around then sent to the artists, then to the editing team for review. Viewers get an inside look at this process.
They explain it takes Disney Animation 3-5 years to make a feature film. And most times it is well worth the time and talent. This feature the is a cute and fun peek inside the animation building.
“A City of Stars” is a fun look at the way the voice talent “act” while supplying the voices of the characters. They are video recorded to help the animators bring their emotions to the screen.
“Everybody Can Draw” describes how one animating supervisor follows his or her character through the process to make the sure the character is seamless throughout the movie. And there is a little lesson on how to draw Nibbles.
“Zoo-prising Secrets” delves into the many Easter Eggs that pop up throughout the film. And there are a lot of them!
“Wilde Times in the Booth” is another cute look at the voice actors as they animate themselves and their moves are then animated and combined into their characters.
“The Treat Trolly” is really not about the movie. It is about how the people at Disney Animation are cared for with plenty of treats, thanks to Walt Disney.
A music video by Shakira and nine deleted scenes round out the bonus features. Actually, some of the deleted scenes would have worked in the film, but the powers that be thought otherwise. You be the judge.
Zootopia 2 is rated PG for some thematic elements, rude humor, and action.
It is now available on digital and will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray™ and DVD beginning March 3, 2026.
There is no doubt Judy Hopps is an inspirational and lovable character. And add Nick Wilde and you get a cute team that are bound to return for a third adventure. Stay tuned.
About the Author
Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.
*Bonus features vary by product and retailer.
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