Disney confirms it still likes money, officially announces Zootopia 3
It may not be immediately obvious—possibly because you, personally, are not a Chinese filmgoer, because, holy shit, does China like Zootopia movies—but Zootopia , at just two installments, has become one of Disney’s go-to money-making franchises in recent years. In fact, last year’s Zootopia 2 was the second-biggest global box office hit of 2025 overall (beaten only by Ne Zha 2 , an even more…
Disney has officially confirmed its continued love for the greenback by announcing Zootopia 3 at the D23 event. The sequel to the beloved 2025 hit Zootopia 2, which grossed an impressive $1.87 billion worldwide, is set to join the franchise once again. While details about the upcoming film remain scarce, stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan, who reprised their roles from the previous installment, attended the announcement.
Unfortunately, Jason Bateman, who previously appeared alongside them, was not present at the event. It's highly unlikely that Disney would proceed with a third Zootopia movie without him, given the popularity of the Judy and Nick dynamic, often referred to as "shipping," among fans. The upcoming Zootopia 3 promises to explore a new theme centered around birds, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing debates about animal sentience in the franchise.
Concurrently, Disney also teased details about the next Frozen installment, Frozen 3, revealing that fans can finally expect Olaf, the beloved snowman voiced by Josh Gad, to have a romantic interest. Additionally, Kristen Bell and Jonathan Groff's characters, Anna and Kristoff, are set to exchange vows, further cementing their love story in the hearts of viewers.
However, the introduction of a new villain hints at potential romantic complications within the kingdom of Arendelle, as is customary in the world of cinema.
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