Zootopia 2 Was A lot More Mature Than I Expected, And I Can’t Stop Thinking About A Few Things

Nick and Judy looking at each other while in a support group meeting in Zootopia 2.

I loved Zootopia because it felt timely and mature at the time. Zootopia 2, which hit the 2025 movie schedule last month, is not far off from having a similar tone and vibe. However, I was still surprised by how some things about it stood out and showed the movie’s ability to transcend genres and appeal to children and adults.

I want to discuss how Zootopia 2 kept its whimsy but touched on adult topics, themes, and had some insanely cool movie references.