[FILM REVIEW] ZOOTOPIA 2 Review (2025)

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Dave Allegra Leguizamo, Amanda Gorman, Blake Slatkin, Bonnie Hunt, Brenda Song, Byron Howard, CM Punk, David Fane, David Griffiths, David Strathairn, David Van Tuyle, Don Lake, Dwayne Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Fortune Feimster, George Pennacchio, Ginnifer Goodwin, Hewitt Bush, Idris Elba, Jake Robards, Jared Bush, Jason Bateman, Jean Reno, Jenny Slate, Joe Anoa'i, John Leguizamo, Josh Dallas, Josh Gad, June Squibb, Ke Huy Quan, Leah Latham, Macaulay Culkin, Mae Martin, Mario Lopez, Mark Rhino SMith, Maurice LaMarche, Michelle Gomez, Milan Pique, Nate Torrence, Nick DiGiovanni, Patrick Warburton, Peter Mansbridge, Quinta Brunson, Rachel House, Raymond S. Persi, Robert A. Iger, Robert Irwin, Sasha Pique, Shakira, Stephanie Beatriz, Taylen Biggs, The Phuket News, Tig Notaro, Tom Lister Jr., Tommy Chong, USA, Wilmer Valderrama, Yvette Nicole Brown, Zootopia 2

Summary: Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Year: 2025

Cinema Release Dates: 27th November 2025 (Australia), 27th November 2025 (Thailand), 28th November 2025 (UK), 26th November 2025 (USA)

VOD Release Dates: TBA

Country: USA

Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard

Screenwriter: Jared Bush

Cast: Joe Anoa’i (Zebro Zebraxton (voice)). Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde (voice)). Stephanie Beatriz (Bloats (voice)). Taylen Biggs (Tailen Smalls (voice)). Yvette Nicole Brown (EMT Otter/The Bearoness (voice)). Quinta Brunson (Dr. Fuzzby (voice)). Hewitt Bush (Armpit Pete (voice)). Jared Bush (Jurgen Ziegenkase/Pronk (voice)). Tommy Chong (Yax (voice)). CM Punk (Zebro Zebrowski (voice)). Macaulay Culkin (Cattrick Lynxley (voice)). Josh Dallas Frantic Pig (voice)). Nick DiGiovanni (Bartender Slick Di’Giguani (voice)). Idris Elba (Chief Bogo (voice)). David Fane (Truffler (voice)). Fortune Feimster (Nibbles Maplestick (voice)). Michael J. Fox (Michael J. The Fox (voice)). Josh Gad (Paul Moledebrandt (voice)). Michelle Gomez (Captain Hoggbottom (voice)). Ginnifer Goodwin (Judy Hopps (voice)), Amanda Gorman (Deerdra Bambino (voice)). Daniel V. Graulau (Buzz Shedley (voice)). Rachel House (Gramma Taller (voice)). Byron Howard (Berthold Hufschmerz/Bucky/Joel (voice)). Bonnie Hunt (Bonnie Hopps (voice)). Robert A. Iger (Bob Tiger (voice)). Robert Irwin (Robert Furwin (voice)). Dwayne Johnson (Zeke AKA That Dik-Dik Stuck in that Tuba (voice)). Don Lake (Stu Hopps (voice)). Maurice LaMarche (Mr. Big (voice)). Leah Latham (Fru Fru (voice)). Allegra Leguizamo (Marina Nutriamo (voice)). John Leguizamo (Antony Snootley (voice)). Tom Lister Jr. (Finnick (voice)). Mario Lopez (Denny Howlett (voice)). Peter Mansbridge (Peter Moosebridge (voice)). Mae Martin (Tuffy Cheeksworth (voice)). Tig Notaro (Big Tig (voice)). George Pennacchio (George Purrrnacleo (voice)). Raymond S. Persi (Flash (voice)). Milan Pique (Binky M. Hopps (voice)). Sasha Pique (Binkston S. Hopps (voice)). Ke Huy Quan (Gary De’Snake (voice)). Jean Reno (Bucheron/Chevre (voice)). Jake Robards (BJ Hornsby (voice)). Andy Samberg (Pawbert Lynxley (voice)). Shakira (Gazelle (voice)). Ed Sheeran (Ed Shearin (voice)). Jenny Slate (Bellwether (voice)). Blake Slatkin (Baalake Lambkin (voice)). Mark Rhino Smith (Officer McHorn (voice)). Brenda Song (Kitty Lynxley (voice)). June Squibb (Gram Gram (voice)). David Strathairn (voice)). Cecily Strong (Little Judith (voice)). Nate Torrence (Clawhauser (voice)). Danny Trejo (Jesus (voice)). Alan Tudyk (Duke Weaselton/French Chef/Molt Kahl/Reporter (voice)). Wilmer Valderrama (Higgins (voice)). David VanTuyle (Russ (voice)). Patrick Warburton (Mayor Winddancer (voice))

Running Time: 123 minutes

Classification: PG (Australia), G (Thailand), PG (UK), PG (USA)

OUR ZOOTOPIA 2 REVIEWS

David Griffiths’s Zootopia 2 Review

A decade ago one animated film surprised everybody. At the time Disney’s animation arm had watched as Pixar and Dreamworks had shot past it and were creating hit after hit. Then Disney dropped Zootopia – a film that people seemed to expect very little from but ended up getting rave reviews, was a box office success and was lapped up by its target audience.

It may have been a surprise – but yes somehow a story about a city of animals and a little bunny that dreamed about becoming a Police Officer became a hit.

Now nine years later Judy Hoops (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin – Once Upon A Time), that determined bunny, once again teams up with her street-wise fox friend, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman – Game Night), for another adventure and once again audiences are for an absolute trip.

This time around Judy and Nick find themselves wanted by the law when they try to impress their boss, Chief Bogo (Idris Elba – Thor: Ragnarok), by making a major bust. Instead the bust ends badly but during it Judy claims to have seen a snake – something that was expelled from Zootopia after a random attack that left an innocent person dead 100 years earlier.

Convinced of what she has seen Judy talks Nick into sneaking into a upper-class ball with her. Here she meets the rich Lynxly family led by – Milton Lynxly (David Strathairn – Lincoln) – whose power came from the fact that their family created the unique ‘weather wall’ system that keeps Zootopia’s residents alive.

However, during the ball Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All At Once) attacks not only stealing a valuable artifact but creating a situation where Judy and Nick are framed for almost killing Chief Bogo.

But with the law now after them the pair soon learn that the only animals that can help them are Gary De’Snake, the ambitious Pawbert Lynxly (Andy Samberg – Hotel Transylvania) and the seemingly crazy conspiracy theorist Nibbles Maplestick (Fortune Feimster – Office Christmas Part).

Like the first film Zootopia 2 isn’t afraid to be a little darker than your average family animation. It safely lands in the same boat as The Bad Guys franchise in that while the story-line may not exactly be good for younger children it does more than enough to entertain those a little older. Characters like Mr. Big (Maurice LaMarche – The Simpsons) are clearly aimed at an older audience as their ‘Mafia’ influence is not exactly hidden at all – but to be honest it is that kind of edgy things that make Zootopia such a great franchise to watch.

Much of the genius of Zootopia 2 comes from its screenwriters (who are also coincidentally co-directors), Jared Bush (Encanto) and Byron Howard (Tangled), who manage to take what is a simply buddy cop movie and give it creativity, humour, heart and a thought-provoking storyline.

Creativity is the key here. The audience will see an expansion of the Zootopia world here with an introduction to the area where the water creatures and reptiles call home and as you watch these scenes every single space on the screen is filled with something new and different. You do get a genuine feeling while watching the film that these guys have thought of everything single little thing as it all comes together.

Then there is the heart here. Whether it be the friendship between Judy or Nick or the fact that this film teaches people of all ages to not judge but care about the people around us. The screenwriters here even find a way to touch on a important cause like human displacement but do it without politicising the film – something rare in film these days.

And the best thing about all that is that Bush and Howard cram all that into the film without ever letting it get in the way of the actual story at hand. Yes, this is a crime story at the heart and that plays out exceptionally well while even the humour hits every mark as well.

Zootopia 2 is a well-written and funny film that is bound to entertain audiences of all ages. All the characters you know and love are back and like the original film this is a movie that can be watched over and over without ever getting stale.

David’s rating Out Of 5

Average Subculture rating Out Of 5

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You can read our review of Zootopia 2 that appeared in The Phuket News right here – https://www.thephuketnews.com/zootopia-2-a-sequel-worth-watching-98430.php

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