The First Trailer for the Film 'ZOOTOPIA 2' Finally Released by Disney, There's a New Villain Appearing Soon!

Kapanlagi.com - Walt Disney Animation Studios has just shared the first trailer for the sequel to the Oscar-winning film "Best Animated Feature" released in 2016, ZOOTOPIA. The film continues the adventure of characters Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they work to keep their city safe.

ZOOTOPIA 2 will be Disney's animated film hitting the big screen starting November 26, 2025. In the trailer lasting one minute and 23 seconds, released earlier on Tuesday (20/05/2025), Judy and Nick appear to face a major puzzle as Gary De'Snake (Ke Huy Quan) arrives in Zootopia.

However, the emergence of a mysterious new enemy begins to disrupt the animal metropolis. To tackle this new problem, they must disguise themselves and visit new areas of Zootopia filled with unexpected surprises. The strength of Judy and Nick's friendship is also tested on this journey.

1. The Emergence of Various Characters Not Seen in Previous Films

Disney releases the first trailer for ZOOTOPIA 2. (credit: youtube.com/@disneyanimation)

Like most sequel films, a number of unfamiliar characters that have never been seen by audiences will be introduced in ZOOTOPIA 2. One of the new characters that will appear and become the focus of the story in the film is Gary De'Snake, a giant bright blue snake. Alongside Judy and Nick, the three of them seem to be trying to escape from the police chase. Suddenly, a mysterious cloaked character with glowing eyes, who is strongly suspected to be the villain, appears before them.

"Our heroes, Judy and Nick, will meet many new friends and discover even more about the world, themselves, and the new snake in town." Said Jared Bush, Head of Creative at Disney Animation and also the screenwriter and one of the directors of ZOOTOPIA 2.

2. Presenting a New World in ZOOTOPIA 2

Disney releases the first trailer for ZOOTOPIA 2. (credit: youtube.com/@disneyanimation)

According to Jared Bush's statement, this animated sequel will present a wider world than the first film for fans. It is expected to invite viewers to experience the fun and wild journey to parts of the city that have never been visited in Zootopia.

Based on the trailer uploaded through the official Walt Disney Animation Studios YouTube channel, several new locations that have not appeared in the previous film are visible. These places include swamps where semi-aquatic mammal characters live, vast sand dunes and deserts, to an intriguing underwater city.

3. Main Song in the Trailer Performed by LEMEEENS

Disney released the first trailer for ZOOTOPIA 2. (credit: youtube.com/@disneyanimation)

Interestingly, ZOOTOPIA 2 collaborates with the fictional music group LEMEEENS from the film itself as the singers of one of the original soundtracks (OST) featured in the trailer. The group consists of four rodent animals (lemmings) who appear to skillfully collaborate playing keyboard instruments accompanied by DJ music.

"The clip features the original song ZUTU by the best techno lemming group in Zootopia, LEMEEENS. They have just completed a tour with star Gazelle as the opener, and the members Hans-Peter, Gunther, Spielt, and their DJ, Spa����¯�¿�½, (then) created this song to mark the occasion and welcome the world back to Zootopia City!" added Byron Howard, the co-director of ZOOTOPIA 2.

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