Eight years after uncovering a conspiracy threatening the balance of the city, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) are back on the case in a new glimpse atZootopia 2from D23 Brazil. The 2016 animated feature saw the wide-eyed rabbit Hopps journey from her hometown to join the Zootopia Police Department, bringing her into contact with con artist Wilde and leading to the pair putting a stop to a plot to turn the predators of the city savage.Zootopia 2will see Goodwin and Bateman reunitewith Shakira, while Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster join the cast.
With Disney currently hosting D23 Brasil, theDisney AnimationTwitter accountshared several updates from the company’s panel showcasing projects from Pixar, Walt Disney Animation & Disney Live-Action.
AsZootopia 2writer and director and Walt Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush took to the stage,a new image to promote the movie was revealed, giving audiences their first glimpse at the returning leads. Judy and Nick are out of their Police uniforms and dressed in a more casual look, while the background features a new glimpse at the city, including Savanna Central and the City Hall building.
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Judy And Nick Might Be Putting Policing Behind Them
While the new image only offers a brief glimpse at the cast ofZootopia 2, previously revealed details do offer insight into where Judy and Nick are in their lives. Despite the original hit movieconcluding with Judy and Nick becoming cops and embarking on a new case, a clip revealed during D23 in August stated thatthe pair had handed in their badges and became private investigators.
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As such, the newly released image ofZootopia 2gives the pair casual, but still functional clothing, with Nick’s ensemble in particular evoking other pop-culture detectives such as Tom Selleck’s Thomas Magnum ofMagnum P.I. Furthermore, while the clip released in August introduced viewers tothe sequel’s Marsh Market, a new area featuring amphibious and semiaquatic animals, the new image does reveal past locations withinthe city of Zootopiawill be revisited.
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The Sequel Is Still Wrapped In Mystery
Despite eight years passing since the original movie was released, little is still known about the events ofZootopia 2. Even the D23 clip released in August revealed only part of their latest case by showing a chase through the newly-released Marsh Market. Little is known about why the duo is pursuingGary the snake (Quan), and what the larger mystery may be.
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With the original movie having a memorable plot twist, many viewers will be on the lookout for any clues about what Judy and Nick are investigating as soon as marketing escalates, so it is understandable why early promotion forZootopia 2has omitted too many details. However, many viewers may be eager to see how Judy and Nick embark on their adventures and strike out on their own away from the ZPD.
Zootopia 2
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Zootopia 2 follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they embark on a complex investigation involving a mysterious reptile that disrupts the dynamics of the mammal metropolis of Zootopia. The sequel continues the adventures in this vibrant animal society where new challenges and enigmas arise.
