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A cover of “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas , but reimagined as a duet between a mammal choir and a reptile drum circle.

However, in February 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger dropped a bombshell during an earnings call: Zootopia would officially be getting a sequel. Then, in August 2024 at the D23 Expo, Disney pulled back the curtain. The official title was confirmed as , and the world finally saw concept art. zootopia2

“You ever think we’re just… chasing the next bias?” A cover of “Colors of the Wind” from

Intercity or international stakes

If the first film tackled racism through the lens of "predator vs. prey," the inclusion of reptiles could allow the filmmakers to explore xenophobia, immigration, or the fear of the "other" who is biologically incompatible with the majority. Gary could represent a new kind of threat—one that the established ZPD protocols are ill-equipped to handle. The official title was confirmed as , and

: Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

Asha hesitates. Nick adds, softly: “I know what it is to be told you’re only your worst instinct. Don’t become what they made you.”