Zootopia
The sequel passed one and a half billion dollars – and it has just arrived at home.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
Why this category is live right now
Very few franchises have such fresh success.
The sequel arrived in late 2025 and passed one and a half billion dollars worldwide – with the biggest opening any animated film has ever had.
It is Disney's highest-grossing animated film, with excellent reviews and an Academy Award nomination.
And since early 2026 it has been available at home – digitally and on disc. Anyone who missed it in cinemas can watch it now.
Useful for a gift: the sequel's success reawakened interest in the first film too – so merchandise from both films is in demand.
The duo – and why it matters when choosing
Unlike franchises with a single lead, here there are two, always together.
The rabbit in the blue uniform. Optimistic, relentless – the heart of the story.
The orange fox. Sly, sardonic – the humour of the story.
In practice: they work as a pair – two plush together is a stronger gift than one. But if the child has a preference, they will say it immediately: the rabbit or the fox.
Two levels at once
For children it is a detective adventure with talking animals – colourful, fast and funny.
For adults there is something underneath: it is about prejudice, and how we judge people by the group they belong to – without ever becoming dull or preachy.
For a gift that means the adult watching along will not be bored – and that it is suitable for every age, with no reservations.
The order – and what changed
There are two films, in a clear order: the first from 2016, the second from 2025.
The second continues directly – the same two leads, now partners, on a new case.
It also brought new characters, so you will see products that did not exist before. The two leads, though, are the same in both – there is no version to get wrong.
What to choose
- Plush: the strongest line – especially the duo together.
- Figures & Funko POP: Judy and Nick, and the new characters.
- Apparel: mostly children's – the colours are very bright.
- School gear & bags: fitting for the season, with schools going back.
- Posters & homeware: for a child's room.
- Keyrings & small items: affordable gifts.
The safest choice: plush of the duo, or whichever of the two they prefer. They lead both films, so you do not need to know which one they saw.
Age: every age, with no reservations. A family film – nothing to watch out for.
Same audience: Lilo & Stitch, Moana and Toy Story.
Frequently asked questions
- What happened with the sequel?
- It arrived in late 2025 and passed one and a half billion dollars, with the biggest opening any animated film has ever had. It is Disney's highest-grossing animated film. Since early 2026 it has also been available at home.
- Judy or Nick?
- They work as a pair – two plush together is a stronger gift than one. If the child has a preference they will say it immediately: the rabbit in the blue uniform or the orange fox.
- Do they need to have seen the first film?
- It helps, but the two leads are the same in both films – so for a gift you do not need to know which one they saw. The sequel also brought new characters that did not exist before.
- Is it only for children?
- No. For children it is a detective adventure with talking animals. For adults there is something underneath: it is about prejudice, without becoming preachy. The adult watching along does not get bored.
- What age is it for?
- Every age, with no reservations – a family film, nothing to watch out for.
