Zootopia 2 Los Angeles World Premiere - itw Tommy Chong (Official Video)

Описание: Los Angeles, Hollywood, El Capitan Theater, November 13 2025

On this unusual Southern California Thursday, November 13, 2025, Hollywood Boulevard transformed into a vibrant extension of the mammalian metropolis itself as the world premiere of Zootopia 2 unfolded at the legendary El Capitan Theatre — temporarily renamed “The El Hopitan Theatre,” in a cheeky nod to the franchise’s love of playful parody. The area surrounding the venue was entirely closed off and, in true Los Angeles fashion, even sheltered from the rare November rain. Fans gathered along the slicked-down boulevard, amused by the sight of ushers with umbrellas shaped like bunny ears, a whimsical anecdote that perfectly set the tone for a premiere filled with laughter, unfiltered joy, and a palpable sense of homecoming. Yet despite Disney’s mastery of showmanship, one surprising absence lingered in many conversations that evening: unlike recent world premieres streamed online — such as the festive Jonas Brothers holiday special earlier in the week — this major end-of-year release had no official livestream. For a film of this scale and anticipation, especially a sequel nearly a decade in the making, the omission left more than a few journalists scratching their heads.

The blue carpet was a parade of familiar faces as the main creative team and cast arrived to celebrate a project that had demanded years of meticulous craftsmanship. Ginnifer Goodwin, who once admitted to wandering Disney’s offices “begging to be cast in anything,” arrived glowing — both as Judy Hopps’s voice and as a proud mother, introducing her sons to the public for the first time. Standing beside her, Jason Bateman, effortlessly cool in the way only Nick Wilde’s human counterpart can be, joked about the duo once again “cleaning up the streets” together. Their chemistry, built over nearly ten years of collaboration, radiated in their exchanges with fans. And then came one of the night’s showstoppers: Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, whose energy captivated the crowd as he described his character Gary De’Snake — “a poisonous viper, but actually really friendly,” he said with a warm grin that instantly won the audience over. The presence of such a beloved performer is one of the many ways the sequel expands its universe, bringing reptiles into the world of Zootopia for the first time, a long-teased creative move that had fans buzzing since the D23 reveal.

If one needed a reminder of the franchise’s global cultural weight, they found it in the arrival of superstar Shakira, reprising her role as Gazelle. Accompanied by her two sons, Sasha and Milan — who proudly revealed they recorded small roles as Judy Hopps’s bunny brothers — she stood as living proof of how deeply the series resonates across generations. The electricity around her doubled when the crowd caught a brief preview of “Zoo,” the new original song she composed with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin, already trending since it premiered in the film’s September trailer. The roster of talent only grew more impressive as figures such as Nate Torrance, Alan Tudyk, Patrick Warburton, Brenda Song, Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster, Bonnie Hunt, Wilmer Valderrama, Robert Irwin, Stephanie Beatriz, Mae Martin, Tig Notaro, Anika Noni Rose, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and many others filled the carpet. Even animal-themed in-universe favorites like Mr. Big — voiced again by Maurice LaMarche — received enthusiastic cheers from longtime fans. Beyond the actors, the presence of Disney president Bob Iger, co-directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, producer Yvett Merino, composer Michael Giacchino, and songwriter Blake Slatkin underscored how deeply the studio has invested in the sequel’s emotional and artistic ambitions.

Synopsis:
Zootopia 2 reunites the endearing duo of young police officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde who, after solving the biggest criminal case in Zootopia's history, discover that their partnership is not as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to participate in a therapeutic program for teammates in crisis. Their partnership will be put to the test when they must go undercover to investigate a new mystery in unfamiliar parts of the city and follow the winding trail of a venomous snake that has just arrived in the animal city...

Zootopia 2
Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Written by Jared Bush
Produced by Yvett Merino
Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson
Music by Michael Giacchino
Production company: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates: November 13, 2025 (El Capitan Theatre), November 26, 2025 (United States)
Running time: 108 minutes