Disney has officially confirmed Zootopia 3. The news dropped during the D23 fan event on Friday.
Disney Animation head Jared Bush revealed the next chapter with stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan by his side. Bush, who serves as the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation, joined directors like Byron Howard in looking ahead to further installments. The creative team had their eyes on expanding the franchise long before the sequel hit theaters. Goodwin could barely contain her excitement.
“The bunny and the snake will be back!”
— Ginnifer Goodwin
Bush confirmed the return of the franchise's favorite duo and teased a fresh storyline centered around birds. The franchise follows optimistic young rabbit Judy Hopps, voiced by Goodwin, and sly red fox Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman. The pair partner as rookie cops solving crimes in the animal metropolis of Zootopia.
The sequel's historic performance paved the way for this return. Last year, Zootopia 2 became the biggest Hollywood animated film of all time, securing $1.87 billion at the global box office. This success came nine years after the original 2016 film, which was also a sensation grossing over $1 billion worldwide. The sequel proved to be an even bigger smash than its predecessor.
At the November 2025 premiere, Goodwin was already manifesting a third movie.
“I’m putting everything out there trying to manifest a number three, after a much shorter break. All we’ve got to do is get everyone in the world to go see the movie, it’s not a lot to ask.”
— Ginnifer Goodwin
Bush shared that sentiment, hinting at a larger world beyond the city limits. He noted that audiences have only seen a fraction of the universe so far.
“If it goes well, we would spend the rest of our careers in the world of Zootopia. It’s the most fun place in the world and there’s so much left to explore. We’ve actually only seen one city on one continent on one planet. There’s quite a lot more stories to tell.”
— Jared Bush
Frequently asked questions
What is the status of Zootopia 3?
Disney has officially confirmed Zootopia 3, with development underway and the return of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
Will Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprise their roles in Zootopia 3?
Yes, Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman will reprise their roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in the upcoming film.
What can we expect from the storyline of Zootopia 3?
The new film will feature a fresh storyline centered around birds, expanding the franchise beyond the city limits of Zootopia.
