Shakira to reprise her role as Gazelle in 'Zootopia 2'
What's the story
Disney has confirmed that international pop star Shakira will reprise her role as Gazelle in the upcoming sequel, Zootopia 2.
The announcement was made at D23 Brasil, a Disney fan event.
In a video message shared with attendees and later posted on social media, Shakira expressed her excitement about reprising her role.
The sequel will continue the adventures of detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they unravel another mystery in their city.
Plot details
'Zootopia 2' to explore new territories in Zootopia
In Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) will be on the case of a mysterious reptile that disrupts their city.
Their mission takes them to unexplored areas of their metropolis, testing their partnership like never before.
Oscar winners Jared Bush and Byron Howard direct the film, with Bush also penning the script.
Release and legacy
'Zootopia 2' release date and original film's success
Zootopia 2 is set to release in theaters on November 26, 2025.
The original, Zootopia, released in 2016, was a huge success for Disney, raking in over $1B at the box office and receiving critical acclaim. It also gave birth to a successful spin-off television show.
As the sequel's release nears, Disney is likely to keep a low-key promotional strategy just like Moana 2 earlier this year.
Revisit the first part on Disney+ Hotstar.