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Zootopia 3 Announced in Development at D23

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush announced at D23 in Anaheim on August 14, 2026 that Zootopia 3 is in development.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Ke Huy Quan will return as Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and Gary De’Snake.
Teasers show a bird-centered plot with “feathery friends” and a feather on Judy’s window.
Zootopia 2 grossed $1.8 billion worldwide, yet no release date for Zootopia 3 has been announced.

History

Historical Context

Disney launched the Zootopia franchise with the 2016 Oscar-winning film that earned $1.025 billion worldwide. Its sequel, Zootopia 2, opened in 2025 and grossed $1.85 billion, cementing the series as one of the studio’s top earners. In August 2026, co-director Jared Bush announced Zootopia 3, reuniting stars Goodwin, Bateman and Ke Huy Quan, continuing Disney’s sequel-driven growth strategy.

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Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush announced at D23 in Anaheim on August 14, 2026 that Zootopia 3 is in development.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Ke Huy Quan will return as Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and Gary De’Snake.
Teasers show a bird-centered plot with “feathery friends” and a feather on Judy’s window.
Zootopia 2 grossed $1.8 billion worldwide, yet no release date for Zootopia 3 has been announced.

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