Zootopia 2's anticipation has surpassed a fever pitch with Disney teasing new updates for the sequel officially during D23, and Jason Bateman's charming fox, Nick Wilde, taking the center stage once again. The animated blockbuster's return guarantees not only nostalgia but a fresh take on the buddy-cop genre as Ginnifer Goodwin's Judy Hopps completes Nick Wilde's journey to the top. A recent look at the sequel has sent shivers, giggles, and keyboard screams throughout the fandom. Not a single soul is patiently waiting; they want the movie, right now. 

Taking to X, several Zootopia aficionados have made it clear that the wait for the movie is simply too long, as they cannot wait for the return of the "baddie" Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman's silk-smooth voice. Fans now desperately want the exclusive clips shared during the event at Disney's D23 Expo, wherein Hopps and Wilde embark on a journey to investigate a new mystery with a cryptic reptile called Gary De'Snake. On top of the teaser, fans are going wild over the rookie buddy cops' presumable disguise as fake parents.

At the D23 Expo, the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Jared Bush, announced that Yvette Nicole Brown and Patrick Warburton have joined the constellation of the sequel's star cast, which includes Ke Huy Quan, Shakira,  Quinta Brunson, Brenda Song, Jenny Slate, Fortune Feimster, and more. Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, Zootopia 2 overflows with brand-new territories and even more intriguing adventures. 

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Amid wild reactions, Disney teasing Zootopia 2's stance on Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps' wonderfully close dynamic has further ignited the fandom into pure chaotic joy and skyrocketed the anticipation. 

Disney's D23 Expo revealed the unexpected undercover looks of rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a mission in unexplored parts of the town, hinting at the twists and turns the duo's growing partnership is headed for. Most fans are praying for the release of new clips from the film, and others are screaming through their keyboards, pointing at the baby stroller and the cop-turned-couple moment. Some remain confused about the comics. 

Several fans cannot stop coining names for the cop-duo's predicted undercover baby or raising critical queries like whether the baby would be a fox or a bunny. The consensus among fans tilts towards heightened anticipation for the movie, particularly for its voice cast.

With hungry fans picking apart every clue, still image, and update for Zootopia 2, the franchise's acute display of social awareness and mystery-action appeal outshines many of its contemporaries. Releasing on November 26, 2025, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps are set to reunite in one hilariously explosive, fun adventure. 

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