What is Zootopia 2 about? Music sensation Shakira returns as Gazelle in the sequel

The 2016 animated film Zootopia was a huge hit from the house of Disney. It combined a vivid world of anthropomorphic animals with a deft narrative. Following the exploits of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, the film presented a novel perspective on crime-solving and social concerns.

Shakira voiced the character Gazelle in the film and she is now returning for the sequel, Zootopia 2. The film is all set for release on November 26, 2025. Gazelle is a popular pop star and animal rights activist. She is known for her empowering messages of equality and justice.

Along with Gazelle’s return, new characters are also expected to be introduced. This mainly includes Nibbles, a beaver, and Gary, a snake, voiced by Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan.

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Additional details about Shakira in Zootopia 2

Shakira will return as Gazelle in Zootopia 2, which will be released on November 26, 2025. The singer announced the news via video message at the D23 Brazil event in November 2024.

Shakira teased in the video that Gazelle would get a new look, new songs, and updated dance moves.

The Shakira-voiced pop singer Gazelle played a significant role in the film. Her song Try Everything went triple platinum after becoming a smash.

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A closer look at Zootopia 2 and what it is about

Beginning where its predecessor left off, the sequel carries on the exploits of Judy Hopps, the first bunny police officer in the film, and her sidekick, Nick Wilde, the cunning fox con artist.

This time the pair has an even more difficult task: they have to find Gary, a cunning snake voiced by Ke Huy Quan. Pushing their detective abilities and cooperation to the extreme, this case is the most complex and dangerous one they have ever encountered.

The dynamic team finds great difficulty in Gary's slipperiness and participation in a profound plot.

Both familiar and fresh characters, including Judy and Nick, will be seen in the sequel. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman maintain their friendship, and will be vital to the storyline.

The movie will also have fresh characters who will bring humor and appeal to the narrative, including comedian Fortune Feimster's beaver, Nibbles.

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Overview of Zootopia

Zootopia revolves around anthropomorphic animals coexisting in a metropolis. Judy Hopps is a popular driven rabbit and gradually becomes Zootopia's first bunny police officer. She is the protagonist of the film.

She finds it difficult to operate in a section full of bigger, more powerful creatures after arriving. Judy takes on a case regarding the abrupt disappearance of mammals that appear to be returning to their savage nature because she is determined to prove herself.

To solve the crime, she teams up with Nick Wilde, a cunning but cynical fox with a history of frauds. Together, they discover a scheme involving a mystery energy that is driving predators to become "savage."

Their research takes them to Assistant Mayor Bellwether, who is covertly funding a divided scheme to instill fear among predator and prey species throughout the city.

As Judy and Nick resolve their differences in order to discover the truth, the movie examines issues of discrimination, stereotypes, and trust. They reveal Bellwether's scheme at the end and they restore peace to the city.

Zootopia is available to watch on Disney+.