Zootopia 3 Is Officially Happening at Disney
Disney Announces "Zootopia 3" — The Bunny and the Snake Are Coming Back!
What’s the Big News?
Disney just dropped a super exciting announcement at their big D23 fan event: Zootopia 3 is officially happening!
The news came straight from Ginnifer Goodwin (the voice of Judy Hopps) and Ke Huy Quan (the voice of Gary De’Snake). They confirmed:
"The bunny and the snake will be back!"
A Quick Trip Down Memory Lane
The Original Zootopia (2016)
- Introduced Judy Hopps — a brave, optimistic rabbit who becomes a police officer.
- Introduced Nick Wilde — a sly, smooth-talking fox who starts as a con artist.
- They begin as enemies, then team up to solve a huge mystery in the animal city of Zootopia.
- Box office: Over $1 billion worldwide
- Spawned a Disney+ spinoff series: Zootopia+
Zootopia 2 (2025) — A Record-Breaking Hit
- Nick joins the police force and becomes Judy’s official partner.
- New mystery: What happened to the missing reptiles?
- They get help from Gary De’Snake, a pit viper voiced by Ke Huy Quan (Oscar winner for Everything Everywhere All At Once).
- Box office: $1.8 billion globally — Disney’s highest-grossing animated movie ever!
- Opening weekend records:
- 4th biggest global opening of all time
- Biggest global launch ever for an animated film
- Oscar nomination: Best Animated Feature
Who’s Who in the Zootopia World?
| Character | Voice Actor | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Judy Hopps | Ginnifer Goodwin | The determined bunny cop |
| Nick Wilde | Jason Bateman | The charming fox partner |
| Gary De’Snake | Ke Huy Quan | The helpful pit viper (NEW in Zootopia 2!) |
| Nibbles Maplestick | Fortune Feimster | A podcasting beaver |
| Pawbert Lynxley | Andy Samberg | |
| Milton Lynxley | David Strathairn | |
| Cattrick Lynxley | Macaulay Culkin | Yep, Home Alone Kevin! |
| Kitt Lynxley | Brenda Song | |
| Dr. Fuzzby | Quinta Brunson | Abbott Elementary star |
| Robert Furwin | Robert Irwin | Son of the Crocodile Hunter! |
| Brian Winddancer | Patrick Warburton | The deep-voice legend |
Directed by: Jared Bush & Byron Howard — the same duo behind the first film!
What We Know So Far About Zootopia 3
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Official title | Zootopia 3 (working title) |
| Confirmed returning | Judy Hopps (Goodwin) & Gary De’Snake (Quan) |
| Likely returning | Nick Wilde (Bateman) — he’s Judy’s partner now! |
| Announced at | Disney’s D23 fan event (Friday) |
| Release date | Not yet announced — stay tuned! |
| Directors | Likely Bush & Howard again |
Why This Matters (Even If You’re Not a "Movie Buff")
IMPORTANT POINT:
Zootopia 2 didn’t just make money — it made history.
- It proved audiences love smart, funny, heartfelt stories with animals that feel real.
- It showed representation matters: Ke Huy Quan’s Gary De’Snake was a fan favorite.
- It set the bar sky-high for animated sequels — and Zootopia 3 has big shoes to fill!
Summary
Disney confirmed Zootopia 3 at D23.
Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan) are returning.
Zootopia 2 made $1.8 billion — Disney’s biggest animated hit ever.
The franchise started in 2016, got a Disney+ show, and now a third movie.
Directed by Jared Bush & Byron Howard — the original dream team.
Release date TBA — but the hype is real.
FAQ
When will Zootopia 3 come out?
No official date yet. Disney only just announced it’s “in the works.” Animated movies take 3–5 years, so think 2028 or later — but we’ll update you!
Will Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) be back?
Almost certainly! He’s Judy’s partner now. No official confirmation yet, but it’d be weird without him.
Do I need to watch Zootopia 2 before Zootopia 3?
Yes, highly recommended. Zootopia 2 introduces Gary De’Snake and sets up the reptile mystery — which will likely continue.
Is Zootopia+ on Disney+ canon?
Yes! It’s a series of shorts set in the same world, focusing on side characters. Fun, but not required viewing.
Why was Zootopia 2 so successful?
Great question! It had:
- Beloved characters people already loved
- Fresh mystery (missing reptiles!)
- Stunning animation
- Humor + heart for kids and adults
- Ke Huy Quan — everyone’s favorite new action star
Final Thought:
Zootopia isn’t just a city where “anyone can be anything.” It’s a franchise that keeps evolving, surprising, and breaking records — and we can’t wait to see where the bunny, the fox, and the snake go next!
Stay tuned for more updates — and maybe rewatch the first two while you wait!