Zootopia 2 is going to hit theaters before its streaming release, raising questions about how audiences can catch the new Disney film. Nearly a decade after the original launched, raking in over $1 million for Disney as one of the company’s greatest original releases in a long time, the animated buddy cop animal title is back for more. Critics are already raving over Zootopia 2, creating a strong competitor for Wicked: For Good over the holiday weekend.
Zootopia 2’s voice cast includes movie stars like Idris Elba, Jason Bateman, and more, but the central appeal will be a family-friendly comedy adventure for Thanksgiving weekend. Following its limited premiere on November 13, the movie will be available to audiences everywhere on Wednesday, November 26.
‘Zootopia 2’ Will Be Released In Theaters First
For anyone hoping to watch Zootopia 2 on the couch after a Thanksgiving feast, you’re unfortunately out of luck. Zootopia 2 will be exclusively in theaters at the start, with the release date set for November 26, 2025. The Wednesday release is typical for Thanksgiving week, giving audiences the chance to see it the night before the holiday.
The film will only be released in theaters for the first few weeks, meaning audiences can look for showtimes on Fandango, AMC, Regal, or other chain options, depending on what’s available. If applicable, be sure to check the options at your local independent cinema. The movie will be released in standard format, as well as IMAX, Laser, Prime, Dolby, and 3D, offering audiences a variety of options for their theatrical experience. These will vary depending on the movie theater of choice.
When ‘Zootopia 2’ Will Land On Streaming & VOD
Given that Zootopia 2 is a Disney film, it will land on Disney+ months after its release in theaters. For those hoping to watch it at home sooner, the digital release could be much sooner. Walt Disney’s latest film, Tron: Ares, was released in theaters on October 10, and the planned streaming video on demand release date is December 2. Following this formula, Zootopia 2 could hit VOD as early as late January, meaning it will be available for a rental price on services like Amazon, Apple TV, Vudu, and others.
For Disney+ subscribers, the wait for Zootopia 2 could last until February or March. This is the only streaming service it will be released on for free at first, and Disney has kept its properties close by since the addition of its own service.
- Release Date
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November 26, 2025
- Director
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Byron Howard, Jared Bush
- Writers
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Jared Bush
- Producers
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Jennifer Lee