It’s a great time to be a fan of Disney’s Zootopia. First, a whole Zootopia LAND opened last year at Shanghai Disney Resort.
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Plus, Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World is getting a brand new Zootopia attraction inside the Tree of Life (it’s replacing the now-closed It’s Tough To Be A Bug attraction). AND there’s a brand NEW Zootopia movie coming out later this year — and that’s something to get REALLY stoked about. Well, now, we’ve got some brand-new details about Zootopia 2.
In an interview with Variety, Zootopia 2 director Jared Bush spoke a little bit about the movie, revealing a few new details. For example, Disney is currently testing a brand-new animation system called Presto. “It changed our whole pipeline and is being used on the next Zootopia movie,” Bush said. “We’re halfway into that system; some scenes use it, others don’t, depending on the characters.”
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Bush also said that “sequels are tricky.” He pointed out that when it comes to sequels, moviegoers want the familiarity of the previous movies, but also expect something new. “The key is making sure any evolution feels organic and integral to the story. You can’t just change a character’s design for the sake of change. People can sense when it’s unearned.” He mentioned Moana 2, which gave audiences an aged-up version of Moana.
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Bush also spoke a little bit about introducing reptiles to the world of Zootopia in the sequel. “They move and behave differently than mammals. Telling their story required a different approach.” He explained, “It’s something we haven’t done in CG before, even though Disney has this rich history of animated snakes.”
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Disney previously released a trailer for Zootopia 2, but it really didn’t give much away in terms of the plot. However, we know that the movie will see Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde meet a mysterious snake named Gary who arrives in Zootopia and turns the city upside down. Judy and Nick will have to go undercover to learn more about Gary, which will take them to new parts of the city AND test their friendship. The film brings back Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy and Nick, and will introduce Ke Huy Quan as Gary, the snake.
Zootopia arrives in movie theaters on November 26th, so be sure to mark your calendars — and stay tuned to DFB for more.
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The teaser trailer shows Judy and Nick sliding through new districts and grappling with their evolving partnership.