Zootopia 2 Cast Revealed: Meet the Stars Behind Disney’s Biggest Sequel of 2025

Disney fans, get ready! The highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2016 animated masterpiece is finally arriving in theaters on November 26, 2025. Zootopia 2 brings back beloved characters while introducing exciting new faces—and an all-star voice cast that’s generating serious buzz.

Zootopia 2: Main Cast at a Glance

Returning Fan Favorites

Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprise their iconic roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, the dynamic duo who captured hearts worldwide in the original film. Goodwin, renowned for her role as Snow White in Once Upon a Time, brings back Judy’s determination and infectious optimism. Meanwhile, Bateman—famous for Arrested Development and Ozark—returns as the charming, sarcastic Nick Wilde.

Idris Elba returns as Chief Bogo, alongside Shakira reprising her role as the pop sensation Gazelle. Shakira isn’t just lending her voice—she’s also collaborating with Ed Sheeran on an original song titled “Zoo” for the film’s soundtrack, which dropped as a single on October 10, 2025.

Supporting characters making a comeback include Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake as Judy’s parents, and Maurice LaMarche as the crime boss Mr. Big.

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Exciting New Additions

The sequel introduces several compelling new characters that expand Zootopia’s universe beyond mammals for the first time. Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan voices Gary De’Snake, a mysterious pit viper whose arrival disrupts the entire animal metropolis. Quan, who won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once, brings complexity to this enigmatic reptile.

Emmy winner Quinta Brunson joins as Dr. Fuzzby, an adorable quokka who serves as the duo’s partnership therapist—yes, even animated cops need couples counseling! The Abbott Elementary star’s comedic timing promises hilarious therapy sessions.

The Lynxley family, described as one of Zootopia’s most prominent families, features Andy Samberg as Pawbert (the easygoing runt), David Strathairn as Milton (the patriarch), Macaulay Culkin as Cattrick (the ambitious oldest son), and Brenda Song as Kitty (the sharp-tongued daughter).

Star-Studded Cameos

Disney pulled out all the stops with celebrity cameos. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appears as Zeke (an accident-prone dik-dik), while other Disney voice stars including Josh Gad, Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, and Wilmer Valderrama make appearances.

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What’s the Story About?

After cracking Zootopia’s biggest case, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde discover their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them into the Partners in Crisis counseling program. Their relationship is tested when they go undercover to investigate Gary De’Snake’s mysterious arrival, which threatens to destabilize the entire city.

This sequel marks the first time the franchise features birds, reptiles, amphibians, primates, and marine animals, expanding beyond the original’s all-mammal cast—a game-changer that opens up endless storytelling possibilities.

Behind the Scenes

The Oscar-winning team returns with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard alongside producer Yvett Merino. Bush, who recently became Disney Animation’s chief creative officer, wrote the screenplay while Howard—the original creator of Zootopia—ensures the sequel maintains the franchise’s magic.

Box Office Expectations

According to industry projections, Zootopia 2 is expected to gross over $125 million domestically during its five-day Thanksgiving weekend opening. The original film earned over $1 billion worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, so expectations are sky-high.

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