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Zootopia 2: A Hopeful Contender for Best Animated Film

3/9/2026

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Zootopia 2, the highest-grossing animated film, will compete for Best Animated Film at the March 15 Academy Awards, highlighting its awards-season momentum.
The sequel follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they investigate Gary De'Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan.
Producer Yvett Merino and co-director Jared Bush discussed the film's themes, emphasizing joy, hope, and understanding differences.
They aim to address societal polarization and encourage audiences to look beyond differences.

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Story summary

Zootopia 2, the highest-grossing animated film, will compete for Best Animated Film at the March 15 Academy Awards, highlighting its awards-season momentum.
The sequel follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they investigate Gary De'Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan.
Producer Yvett Merino and co-director Jared Bush discussed the film's themes, emphasizing joy, hope, and understanding differences.
They aim to address societal polarization and encourage audiences to look beyond differences.