Zootopia 2 Expands the Animal Kingdom: Reptiles Join the Chase for Antique Treasure

According to the article, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 Disney hit Zootopia is set to hit theaters this fall. The filmmakers have been working on expanding the world of Zootopia to include reptile characters, which were notably absent from the first movie.

Co-director Byron Howard and co-writer/director Jared Bush reveal that the idea of incorporating reptiles into the Zootopia universe has been a fundamental part of the conception of the upcoming sequel. In fact, the first drawing done for Zootopia 2 was of a snake in the shape of a "2" that is now featured on the movie's poster.

Audiences will get to meet a new reptile character named Gary De'Snake, voiced by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan. Gary will be at the center of a thrilling chase sequence where Nick and Judy, the protagonists from the first film, attempt to stop him from stealing an antique book at a high-profile gala event. The filmmakers also tease that the mystery surrounding why reptiles are not part of the Zootopia community will be a key plot point explored in the sequel.

Overall, the article paints an exciting picture of how Zootopia 2 will expand the world of the original movie by bringing reptiles into the fold, while still maintaining the spirit of the first film's buddy-cop dynamic between Nick and Judy.