π¬ Zootopia 2 Final Trailer: Shakira Returns with New Song “Zoo”
π― What the Trailer Reveals
Disney recently dropped the final trailer for Zootopia 2, and it is packed with exciting reveals. ABC News+2Animation Magazine+2
Plot & Conflict
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The story picks up with Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) returning as detective partners navigating a new mystery. Wikipedia+2ABC News+2
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The inciting conflict is sparked by the arrival of a mysterious reptile, Gary De’Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan. Gary claims, “Snakes aren’t the bad guys. I have to set things right…” just before Nick dishes him a frying pan smack. ABC News
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To crack the case, Judy and Nick go undercover in unfamiliar parts of Zootopia, testing their partnership like never before. ABC News+2ABC7 New York+2
New Characters & Cast
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In addition to Gary De’Snake, new voices include Andy Samberg, Brenda Song, David Strathairn, and more, portraying the Lynxley family. Just Jared+3ABC7 New York+3Animation Magazine+3
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Other returning cast members: Shakira (as Gazelle), Idris Elba (Chief Bogo), Nate Torrence (Clawhauser), Patrick Warburton (Mayor Winddancer), Quinta Brunson (Dr. Fuzzby), and Fortune Feimster (Nibbles) join the ensemble. ABC News+4Animation Magazine+4ABC7 New York+4
π΅ Shakira’s Return & the New Song “Zoo”
One of the most highly anticipated elements of the trailer is the debut of Shakira’s new song, “Zoo”, featured in the background of the trailer. IMDb+3ABC News+3Film Music Reporter+3
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Shakira reprises her role as Gazelle, the pop star from the original Zootopia. Film Music Reporter+2ABC News+2
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The song “Zoo” is written by Shakira, Ed Sheeran, and Blake Slatkin, and production credits include Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira & Sheeran. IMDb+4Film Music Reporter+4Animation Magazine+4
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“Zoo” is set to release digitally on October 10, 2025, while the full film soundtrack (composed by Michael Giacchino) will drop November 21. Film Music Reporter+2Animation Magazine+2
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In a fun twist, Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin will appear in Zootopia 2 as cameo characters: a pair of sheep named Ed Shearin and Baalake Lambkin. Animation Magazine+2Just Jared+2
This new release follows Shakira’s prior Zootopia hit “Try Everything”, which became an anthem for perseverance and had billions of streams. Wikipedia
Check out the final trailer for Zootopia 2 featuring a preview of Shakira’s new song “Zoo”:
π Release & What to Expect
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Zootopia 2 is slated for a theatrical release on November 26, 2025. Animation Magazine+3Wikipedia+3ABC News+3
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The original Zootopia film released in 2016 and achieved both critical and commercial success, garnering a broad fanbase. Wikipedia+1
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The sequel promises fresh settings (marshlands, deserts, and more of Zootopia’s hidden corners) and deeper character arcs. People.com+2Animation Magazine+2
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