Zootopia

Zootopia, released internationally as Zootropolis in certain markets, is a 2016 American computer-animated comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore oversaw the project, with Jared Bush and Phil Johnston co-writing the screenplay and Clark Spencer producing. The voice cast includes Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps, a rabbit who becomes the city’s first metro police officer, and Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde, a sly fox who becomes her partner.

Set in the titular fictional metropolis of anthropomorphic animals, Zootopia comprises diverse habitat districts designed for different sizes and climates. The plot follows Hopps as she investigates a rash of missing predator animals, enlisting Nick Wilde to help uncover a conspiracy that forces the city to confront prejudice and stereotypes about predators and prey.

Released on March 4, 2016, Zootopia grossed over $1 billion worldwide and earned critical praise for its animation, humor, voice work, and themes. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 89th Academy Awards and was noted for its social commentary on bias and diversity in modern society.

Its impact extended beyond cinema, influencing discussions about representation in family media. A related Disney+ anthology series, Zootopia+, debuted in 2022, expanding the universe with new stories about existing characters.