Zootopia 2

Nov 28 – Dec 18

Friday 3:30 & 7 pm
Saturday 7 pm
Sunday 1:30 & 7 pm
Monday 7 pm
Tuesday 7 pm
Wednesday 3:30
Thursday 7 pm

Rated PG – 1hr 47min

Family / Comedy

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Where Zootopia was about these two learning to trust one another, its sequel concerns the trickier goal of mutual respect… These movies are comedies first and crime-film homages second, but it’s their tertiary value as social commentary that makes the franchise so indispensable: Behind the laughs are teachable moments… With the Zootopia movies, there’s seldom any doubt that while Nick and Judy have our attention, life is teeming just out of frame — which naturally suggests an infinite number of stories might be told in Zootopia’s seemingly incompatible zones… But if there was any mystery to whether the creative team could sustain Zootopia’s charms, Nick and Judy have effectively put our minds to rest.

Zootopia 2 can take the title as Disney’s most effective animated sequel yet. In most regards, the formula that propelled the first one to hit status remains unchanged: an encyclopedia of animal puns, an upbeat tune by Shakira and a twist villain. And yet, Zootopia 2 arrives as an expansion with a punchier, more focused approach to its mature ideas.

This sequel… proves more than worth the lengthy wait, knocking it out of the park with its dazzling visuals, sophisticated humor and doses of genuine emotion… The plot is just an excuse for a series of uproarious episodes featuring delightful animal characters both old and new… While no individual scene matches the brilliance of the previous film’s classic sequence featuring a sloth DMV clerk… Zootopia 2 features one hysterical gag after another beautifully orchestrated by co-directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

The first Zootopia was such a joy that it’s almost surprising to find Zootopia 2, arriving nearly a decade later, just as charming, funny, and fiercely entertaining. What could have been a phoned-in, cynical cash grab instead becomes a heartfelt action comedy crafted with care… Ultimately, this sequel is packed with humor, action, and heart, culminating in emotional declarations that underscore how meaningful Judy and Nick’s bond has become. By the end, Zootopia 2 not only satisfies longtime fans but leaves room for a third installment.

Cleverly layering a thoughtful message onto another crackerjack caper while solidifying Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as one of the most endearing buddy pairings in ages, Zootopia 2 more than justifies a return trip to the big city.