Zootopia 2’s Credits Scenes: What They Really Mean
Zootopia 2 returns to the animal city with new faces and familiar themes. But what do the mid-credits and post-credits scenes actually hint at for the future? Dive in for a closer look.
Nearly ten years after the original film had punters watching predators and prey try to get along, Disney’s much-hyped sequel brings us back to the bustling animal metropolis. This time, the focus shifts to reptiles, but the core message hasn’t changed much. The story wraps up with a familiar feel-good moment, but with Disney’s knack for keeping franchises rolling, many are left wondering if there’s more in store for Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
After clearing the names of snakes and lizards, Judy and Nick are welcomed back into the ZPD fold. The question on everyone’s mind: does this outing set up another adventure?
Mid-Credits: A Musical Interlude
Yes, there’s a mid-credits scene, but it’s less about story and more about spectacle. Viewers are treated to a full-length version of the new track “Zoo,” belted out by Shakira’s Gazelle. The tune, co-written with Ed Sheeran, tries to capture the same energy as “Try Everything,” but comes off a bit repetitive. The sequence acts as a curtain call, showing the cast having a boogie and giving a quick look at what everyone’s up to after the main events. It’s a light-hearted montage, but not one that’s likely to stick in your head for long.
Characters dance, the visuals recap the film’s key players, and the whole thing feels like a bit of a send-off before the credits roll on.
Post-Credits: A Feathered Tease
Stick around after the credits and you’ll find a scene back at Judy’s flat. She’s perched by the window, fiddling with her new carrot pen – a gadget that played a big part in the story. Earlier, she’d used it to record Nick saying “love ya,” and now she’s replaying it, grinning to herself.
Her peace is soon shattered by her noisy neighbours, the kudus, who start complaining through the wall about her playing the recording on repeat. They accuse her of needing constant reassurance. Judy fires back with a dry quip, threatening to make her next case about a bunny dealing with loud neighbours. The kudus panic, thinking they’ve pushed her too far, and scurry off.
Judy leaves the pen on its stand, and as the camera lingers, a single bird feather drifts down beside it.
What’s Next for Zootopia?
The mid-credits bit is just a bit of fun, but the post-credits moment is a clear nod to what’s coming. With mammals and reptiles already covered, that lone feather hints that birds are next in line. Looks like the next chapter will see the city grappling with its attitude towards feathered folk.
It’s a pretty obvious setup for another round, with the city likely to face its own prejudices all over again – this time, against birds. Whether you’re keen to see Judy and Nick take on new heights or reckon the story’s getting a bit samey, there’s no doubt Disney’s got more in the pipeline.
Zootopia 2 is now showing in cinemas.