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Zootopia+ (2022)

★★½ — Zootopia+ (2022)

Zootopia (or Zootropolis, as it was retitled in several European markets, including the UK and Ireland, to avoid a trademark conflict) was released by Walt Disney Animation Studios in 2016, directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, the pairing behind Wreck-It Ralph (2012). The original film was a considerable commercial and critical success, earning over a billion dollars worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Zootopia+ arrived in 2022 as a Disney+ exclusive short-form series rather than a theatrical release, a format that reflects the studio's growing investment in streaming content during the post-pandemic reorganisation of Disney's distribution strategy.

Zootopia+ is the streaming equivalent of a comfortable side dish. Pleasant, competently made, and perfectly serviceable, but unlikely to leave a lasting impression. This collection of shorts bridges the gap between the original film and its sequel, offering bite-sized glimpses into the lives of Judy, Nick, and the wider menagerie of Zootopia. The animation remains sharp, the voice cast retains its charm, and there are occasional flashes of the franchise's trademark wit. A few moments land with genuine warmth or cleverness, particularly those expanding on secondary characters like Clawhauser or the sloths at the DMV. But "decent" is the operative word here. None of the shorts truly distinguish themselves. There's no standout entry that demands rewatching, no bold experiment with form or tone, no narrative risk that elevates it beyond pleasant filler. They feel like deleted scenes padded to six minutes rather than fully realised stories. As companions to the main films, they're harmless enough; as standalone entertainment, they're forgettable. A perfectly adequate diversion for fans hungry for more time in Zootopia's world. It's nice to visit these characters again, but you won't miss much if you skip it. Sometimes "good enough" is exactly that, no more, no less.

Rating: ★★½ | Year: 2022 | Watched: 2026-03-29

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Where to watch (UK)

Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Apple TV Store · Rakuten TV · Amazon Video · Sky Store
Buy: Apple TV Store · Rakuten TV · Amazon Video · Google Play Movies
Physical: Amazon UK

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