Disney announced that Zootopia 3 is in production at its D23 2026 fan event, hinting at a new story centered on birds and the return of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. No specific details, including the release date, have been disclosed.
At D23 2026, which opened on 14 August local time, Disney announced that Zootopia 3 is in production. The new film is expected to center on birds, with the original protagonist duo set to return.
Jennifer Goodwin, who voices Judy, Ke Huy Quan, who voices the snake Gary, and director Jared Bush took the stage at the event. Goodwin said, “The bunny and the snake are coming back,” hinting at the continuation of the series. Bush revealed that the third film would feature familiar characters as well as a new story built around birds.
The release date has not yet been announced, and further updates are awaited. The first film grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, while the second recorded approximately $1.87 billion, making the series’ past performance highly regarded. The article also notes that the closing sequence showing a bird feather falling had been viewed as a setup for the next film.