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Disney confirms “Zootopia 3” with Ke Huy Quan reprising his role, announced at D23 in Anaheim
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Disney confirms “Zootopia 3” with Ke Huy Quan reprising his role, announced at D23 in Anaheim

At Disney’s D23 event, Ke Huy Quan joined Ginnifer Goodwin onstage to announce that “Zootopia 3” is in development, following the release of “Zootopia 2.”

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Disney used its D23 fan event in Anaheim on Aug. 14 to formally announce that “Zootopia 3” is in development and that Ke Huy Quan will reprise his role for the next installment of the animated franchise. The news was delivered onstage as Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin appeared together to reveal the project during the event, according to Deadline’s report from the show floor.

The announcement arrives after Disney released “Zootopia 2” last year, which Deadline described as Disney Animation’s highest-grossing release. The follow-up film announcement at D23 positions “Zootopia 3” as the next major theatrical-focused chapter in the studio’s broader animated slate, following the commercial momentum of the sequel.

Quan’s return is the most specific casting detail disclosed in connection with “Zootopia 3” in the coverage of the D23 reveal. Deadline reported that Quan joined Goodwin onstage to announce the new film, indicating the studio plans to keep at least part of the franchise’s core on-screen dynamic as the third film moves forward.

Deadline also framed the D23 announcement as a continuation of Disney’s push to build on franchise performance, with “Zootopia 3” treated as a next-step project after “Zootopia 2.” No release date, directors, writers, or additional cast members were included in the information reported from the event.

D23, Disney’s major biannual fan and industry event, has increasingly served as a platform for marquee franchise updates, including new theatrical titles and high-profile creative announcements. In that context, the “Zootopia 3” reveal functions as a report to audiences and industry observers that Disney intends to continue the world-building and character-led storytelling that made the earlier films a breakout animation franchise.

For now, the practical effect is primarily informational rather than operational, as the announcement does not include near-term production milestones, distribution plans, or casting expansion. Those details are expected to emerge later as Disney’s development and production timelines take shape, and as additional creative and labor-related updates are made public through studio and industry channels.

Why It Matters

  • A new installment announcement at D23 suggests Disney is prioritizing the “Zootopia” franchise as a continuing theatrical tentpole after the sequel’s reported financial impact.
  • Keeping Quan involved, alongside Ginnifer Goodwin’s onstage participation, indicates Disney plans to maintain franchise continuity with recognizable performers.
  • The timing at D23 highlights how Disney uses major fan events to drive early awareness and industry attention for forthcoming studio projects.
  • Absent a release date in the initial announcement, audiences and stakeholders will watch for subsequent production updates that clarify budgets, timelines, and creative leadership.

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Key Facts

  • Disney announced “Zootopia 3” is in development during D23 in Anaheim on Aug. 14.
  • The onstage announcement included Ke Huy Quan reprising his role.
  • Ginnifer Goodwin joined Quan onstage at D23 to announce the new film.
  • Deadline reported the “Zootopia 3” news as coming after Disney’s release of “Zootopia 2.”
  • Deadline described “Zootopia 2” as Disney Animation’s highest-grossing release.