Are you ready to return to Zootopia with the new Disney Plus original series Zootopia+?
When Zootopia was released back in March 2016, it proved to be a bona-fide smash-hit film for Disney. In case you need to reminder, Zootopia focuses on Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin), an optimistic new police officer, who has to team up with the con artist/red fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), as they uncover a mass criminal conspiracy after predators keep on disappearing.
Not only did Zootopia gross more than a $1 billion at the worldwide box office, but it earned rave reviews and picked up the Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. So it was pretty much a certainty Disney would someday make a follow-up to the movie, which takes place in the titular city where anthropomorphic animals all co-exist alongside each other.
While a movie sequel to Zootopia is still up in the air, Zootopia fans can dive back into the gloriously colorful and eclectic world very soon with on Zootopia+. Here’s everything you need to know about Zootopia+.
Zootopia+ release date
Zootopia+ is now available exclusively on Disney Plus. However, for viewers in the UK, Ireland and Middle East, the limited series is known as Zootropolis+.
The original film was called Zootropolis in those regions, too, with a Disney spokesperson saying at the time, "In the UK, we decided to change the US title Zootopia to Zootropolis to merely allow the film to have a unique title that works for UK audiences."
Zootopia+ trailer
The trailer for Zootopia+ has arrived, offering a quick preview of each of the six shorts that make up the series. Give the trailer a look right here:
Zootopia+ plot
Set during the events of the movie, Zootopia+ takes a deeper look at the lives of some of its most fascinating and charismatic characters with six anthology episodes. Here is the synopsis for each episode:
Hopp on Board
"When Judy boards the train from Bunny Burrow to Zootopia to begin her life as the big city’s first bunny cop, Stu and Bonnie’s youngest daughter, Molly, hitches a ride atop the train, forcing the down-to-earth duo out of their comfort zone and into an action-packed rescue mission."
The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia
"Newly engaged, Fru Fru kicks off wedding planning with enthusiasm and flourish—at least until her scene-stealing cousin Tru Tru arrives to assume the role of Shrew of Honor. A battle for the spotlight ensues until a close call with a giant donut reveals that for better or worse, no one knows you better than family." (Inspired by the Real Housewives franchise)
Duke the Musical
"After being wrangled and arrested in a giant donut—compliments of Officer Judy Hopps—clever criminal weasel Duke reevaluates his life, pondering where he went wrong—in song. In a musical aptly staged in his own mind, Duke contemplates how to go from a small time crook to the Big Time!"
The Godfather of the Bride
"A touching tale about the powerful arctic shrew known as Mr. Big revisits Fru Fru’s big day when he delivers a revelatory father-of-the-bride speech. Taking guests back in time to his days as Mr. Small, a new immigrant to Zootopia, he imparts the wisdom he gained then about the importance of friends, family and community."
So You Think You Can Prance
"ZPD dispatcher Clawhauser persuades his boss, Chief Bogo, to audition for “So You Think You Can Prance.” The stakes are high as the ultimate prize is a dream-come-true opportunity to dance on stage with megastar pop sensation Gazelle."
Dinner Rush
"As super server Sam urgently tries to finish her restaurant shift to make a once-in-a-lifetime Gazelle concert, Flash and Priscilla show up at the last minute with hopes of a once-in-a-lifetime dinner."
Zootopia+ cast
With all of the above information, we at least know that Leah Latham returns to voice Fru Fru, as will Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton, Raymond S. Persi as Flash, Kristen Bell as Priscilla and Don Lake and Bonnie Hunt as Judy’s parents. It is also hoped that Shakira again voices Gazelle. It’d also be nice if Goodwin and Bateman popped up as Zootopia's main characters again, but that's unknown right now.
How to watch Zootopia+
All six episodes of Zootopia+ are exclusively on Disney Plus. You’ll need a subscription to the streaming service to watch it, though, which you can purchase for either $7.99 a month or $79.99 for the year. US consumers, if you’re also interested in Hulu and ESPN Plus, you can purchase the Disney Bundle that combines the pair with Disney Plus for $14 a month. If you subscribe to any of Hulu with Live TV plans, you’ll automatically get Disney Plus, too.
