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Zootopia Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Zootopia movies in order
Last updated: August 12 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Disney's mammal metropolis introduced rookie rabbit cop Judy Hopps and sly fox Nick Wilde, whose partnership has since continued into a long-awaited sequel.
Zootopia blends buddy-cop comedy with sharp social commentary, and its sequel expands the world of anthropomorphic animals even further while keeping Judy and Nick at the center. The film's blend of witty humor and timely themes about prejudice and ambition helped it become one of Disney's biggest modern hits, earning an Academy Award and a devoted fanbase eager for more time in its richly imagined world.
π Release Order
Release order is the natural way to experience this growing franchise, since the sequel directly continues where the first film left off.
- Zootopia (2016)
- Zootopia 2 (2025)
The story chronology follows release order, picking up Judy and Nick's partnership as detectives some time after the events of the first film. The city itself is practically a character, with distinct districts like Sahara Square and Tundratown giving each film plenty of room to explore new corners of its world.
π Story Chronology
Chronologically the films run in sequence, following the ongoing careers of Officer Hopps and Officer Wilde within the Zootopia Police Department.
- Zootopia (2016)
- Zootopia 2 (2025)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch Zootopia first to meet Judy and Nick and understand the city's dynamics, then move on to Zootopia 2 for the next case in their partnership. Fans eager for more should also keep an eye on Zootopia+ , the short-form spin-off series that fleshes out several supporting characters between the two films.
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