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Zootopia 2 Opens Wednesday With a Bigger World and Sharper Themes

Disney’s new animation chief Jared Bush positions the sequel as a showcase for kindness‑driven storytelling.

Overview

  • The film, directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, begins its theatrical run on November 26 with a runtime of about 1 hour 47 minutes.
  • Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return with a strained partnership that includes therapy, as the script carefully explores a shift from pure camaraderie toward possible romantic feelings.
  • The sequel broadens the universe by introducing reptiles and marine animals while extending the action beyond the city into new zones and set pieces.
  • A central investigation engages themes of historical exclusion and present‑day power over the city, offering social allegory without overtaking the family‑adventure tone.
  • Early French coverage praises the energy and world‑building, notes some reservations about novelty, and reports industry hopes that the release could lift box‑office attendance.