“Zootopia 2” is now in theaters.
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Zootopia 2, the long-awaited sequel to Disney’s blockbuster animated smash, is now playing in theaters. If you’re heading to the movies this Thanksgiving weekend, you may be curious about whether there’s a post-credits scene to stick around for.
Ten years after the release of the Oscar-nominated first film, Zootopia 2 brings back detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, two rookie cops who go undercover to solve a new mystery involving a reptilian resident named Gary De’Snake.
“Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down,” the official synopsis reads. “Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.”
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and Shakira reprise their roles from the first film, and in the sequel, they’re joined by newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Roman Reigns and CM Punk.
At the box office, Zootopia 2 is on track to take home $125 million during its opening run from Wednesday to Sunday and is anticipated to earn another $135 million to $145 million overseas, potentially bringing its global debut to around $270 million on the higher end, according to Deadline.
If you’ve finished watching Zootopia 2 or are heading to the theaters soon, here’s what to know about the film’s post-credits scenes, including whether there is one and what it means for the universe as a whole.
Does Zootopia 2 Have A Post-Credits Scene?
“Zootopia 2” is now in theaters.
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Yes, Zootopia 2 has a post-credits scene viewers will want to stay in their seats for. First, there’s a mid-credits scene featuring a montage of the film’s characters, set to an extended version of the new original song “Zoo,” performed by Shakira and written by Shakira and Ed Sheeran.
When the credits are fully finished, a post-credits scene appears that teases the franchise’s future and potentially sets up another sequel, introducing a new group of animals who could cause trouble for Judy and Nick.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Zootopia 2’s end-credits scene.
Zootopia 2’s Post-Credit Scene Explained
“Zootopia 2” is now in theaters.
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In Zootopia 2’s end credits, Judy Hopps is back in her apartment, holding the carrot-shaped recording pen that has played a significant role in both films. She initially gave the pen to Nick after they solved their first case together. At the end of the movie, Nick gives the pen back to Judy after it was repaired, with a sweet message: “love ya, partner.”
After replaying the recording, Judy sets the pen down on her windowsill and gets into a back-and-forth spat with her neighbors through the walls, who are annoyed that she keeps playing the message on repeat. After she leaves, there’s an animal sound, followed by a single feather floating down and landing on the windowsill. The teaser suggests that a new animal species will likely be introduced to the Zootopia universe: birds.
While the first film focused on predator vs. prey, and the second on the mysterious reptilian villain Gary De’Snake, the third could position birds as the new antagonists.
Will There Be A Zootopia 3?
“Zootopia 2” is now playing in theaters.
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Disney has not yet announced plans for Zootopia 3. The studio could wait a few weeks, months, or even years to confirm a third installment, depending on the critical and commercial success of Zootopia 2, which was released on Nov. 26, 2025.
In a video interview with Who Let Us Out, the filmmakers teased that the franchise’s future is “endless,” as well with the many animals that could be included in upcoming films.
Zootopia 2 co-director Byron Howard revealed that 10 years ago, when they were working on the first movie, they didn’t have enough room for “all the worlds, and all the ideas and all the animals.”
Jared Bush, who also directs the film, added that manatees were one animal that didn’t make it into the first two films but that he hopes to include in the future.
While there was no mention of birds, they remain a species that has yet to make its way into the Zootopia world. The teaser in the post-credits scene makes it highly likely we’ll see them incorporated into a potential third film if Disney greenlights one.
Zootopia 2 is now playing in theaters everywhere. Watch the official trailer below.