‘Zootopia 2’ Confirms Finnick’s Return and Park-To-Film Crossover Ahead of Thanksgiving Release

Director Jared Bush says archived Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr. recordings will be used with his family’s approval.

Overview

Bush revealed the film will feature a sheep barbershop from Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land, marking the first time a park-built element appears in a Disney animated movie.
The sequel follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as their partnership is tested by therapy with Dr. Fuzzby and an undercover probe tied to the reptile Gary De’Snake.
Disney has set a nationwide theatrical release for November 26, 2025, the day before Thanksgiving.
Returning voices include Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and Idris Elba, with new cast members Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster, Macaulay Culkin, Ke Huy Quan, and Danny Trejo.
Jared Bush returns as writer and director, continuing creative leadership from the original film.