Zootopia 2 Trailer: Ke Huy Quan Voices Gary De’Snake in Zootopia Sequel
New Zootopia 2 trailer spotlights Ke Huy Quan as Gary De’Snake. Judy & Nick attend therapy, chase a snake‑villain in a wild city adventure. In theaters Nov 2025. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back—and this time, they’ve got a slithery snake to chase. Disney just dropped the brand‑new Zootopia 2 trailer (July 30, 2025), featuring Ke Huy Quan as the menacing—and strangely charming—Gary De’Snake. Fans are buzzing, and excitement is building for the sequel to the billion‑dollar animated hit from 2016. Zootopia Sequel
From therapy sessions to undercover ops in new zones like Marsh Market and desert dunes, Zootopia 2 adds fresh emotional depth, humor, and world‑expanding visuals that promise to surpass the original.
The Trailer Reveals Zootopia Sequel
Anticipating the Zootopia 2 Trailer
Partner Therapy and Personality Clashes
- Judy (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick (Jason Bateman) start as newly minted official partners but quickly end up in buddy‑cop counseling led by Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist voiced by Quinta Brunson.
- Fuzzby calls out Judy’s foot‑tapping anxiety and Nick’s “insecure attachment” style—triggering hilarious tension and deeper partnership conflict. (People.com, EW.com)
Enter the Snake: Gary De’Snake
- Ke Huy Quan voices Gary De’Snake, a venomous pit viper who arrives in Zootopia and turns everything upside down. Snakes are rare in the city, making Gary’s presence explosive—and comedic. (People.com)
- The duo must track Gary through new areas of the city (like Marsh Market), going undercover while Judy and Nick’s partnership is tested like never before. (Disney Mouseketeer)
New Characters & Locations
- Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver voiced by Fortune Feimster, joins the cast.
- Dr. Fuzzby, an adorably perceptive quokka therapist.
- Returning favorites: Chief Bogo (Idris Elba), pop‑star Gazelle (Shakira), and mob boss Mr. Big and daughter Fru Fru. (People.com)
- Expanding world: Marsh Market (a water‑based district), deserts, marshes, and reptile zones with unique species and challenges. (9meters)
Creative Insights
Directors & Production Team
- Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard; Bush also serves as Chief Creative Officer of Disney Animation. (Wikipedia)
- Produced by Yvett Merino, with music by Michael Giacchino. (Wikipedia)
Cutting-Edge Animation
- Disney is using its new “Presto” animation system for select scenes—key for rendering a realistically animated snake. Bush noted animating snakes is like animating ropes—especially tricky. (WDW News Today)
Evolving Themes & Storytelling
- Bush highlights that sequels must balance familiarity with organic growth. “You can’t just change a character’s design for the sake of change,” he said. (WDW News Today)
- Producer Brad Simonsen promises Zootopia 2 will be “as good or better than the first.” The original grossed over $1 billion and earned acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes (98% critics, 92% audience). (The Direct)
This Sequel Matters
- Emotional Depth: Therapy scenes hint at growth beyond comedy.
- Fresh World-Building: New zones and reptiles introduce sociocultural allegories like inclusion and prejudice.
- Diverse Talent: Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster join returning voices like Shakira and Idris Elba.
- Technological Leap: Presto system allows hyper‑realistic animation for reptiles, environments.
- Creative Leadership: With Jared Bush at the helm as CCO, Disney stakes its future on sustaining its Renaissance legacy.
Headings at a Glance
Trailer Breakdown
- Partner Group Therapy
- Gary De’Snake’s Sting
- New Characters & Environments
Animation & Themes
- Presto Tools and Reptile Challenges
- Storytelling Growth vs. Nostalgia
Cast & Creative Team
Expectations & Industry Buzz
Real Examples build Trust
- The original Zootopia opened March 4, 2016, and surpassed $1 billion at the global box office. (9meters, Reddit, The Daily Beast, Vulture, The Direct)
- Rotten Tomatoes scores remain stellar: 98% critic, 92% audience. (The Daily Beast)
- At CinemaCon 2025, Disney premiered footage showing therapy scenes, Undercover mission glimpses, and reptilian districts. (9meters)
- As singer‑songwriter Celine Song stated, Zootopia is her “favorite film” for its narrative hope and ambition. (The Daily Beast)
A split layout showing Judy and Nick’s therapy session on one side with Dr. Fuzzby, and Gary De’Snake winding through new zones on the other. Add callouts: “therapy beats”, “Marsh Market”, “Gary’s challenge”.
Internal & External Links
Internal links (to related blog topics you might host):
- How Disney Animates Realistic Animals: Animation Tech Explained
- Top 10 Disney Sequels That Surpassed the Original
External authority links (plain text):
- Variety interview with Jared Bush on animation details.
- Entertainment Weekly on new trailer plot and characters.
Zootopia 2 isn’t just a sequel—it’s a bold expansion of a beloved universe. With sharp humor, emotional depth, cutting‑edge animation, and a slithery new villain voiced by Ke Huy Quan, it promises to be as good or better than the original. With its release date set for November 26, 2025, during Thanksgiving weekend, it’s poised to be one of Disney’s biggest animated hits of the year.