# ‘Zootopia 3’ Will Officially Expand the Franchise in a New Direction

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/zootopia-3-will-officially-expand-the-franchise-in-a-new-direction/
- Published: 2026-11-01T17:48:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T18:20:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/zootopia-3-story-update-birds-release-window/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Birds are expected to join the world of Zootopia.
- Judy and Nick will remain central to the third film.
- The sequel’s release timing has not been set.

## Summary

Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush says the developing third “Zootopia” film will introduce birds and may take Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde beyond Zootopia City for the first time. The expansion could open up new parts of the animal world while keeping the detectives at the centre of the story.

Bush said the story will take time to get right, and did not give a release date. He said the idea of introducing birds and reptiles had been discussed with director Byron Howard around 15 years ago. Disney has announced the sequel, but its timing could shift; Bush said films take four to six years to make and the studio’s plans beyond its first five years remain flexible.

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