Zootropolis 2 (2025, Jared Bush/ByronHward, Walt Disney Studios)
The following is a press release that was provided by publicists representing the project's distributor, follow Deight Night for further coverage.
A new music video for the original song Zoo starring Shakira debuts today. The pop anthem is featured in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated adventure Zootropolis 2 and is performed by Shakira, who returns as the voice of Zootropolis’ biggest pop star, Gazelle.
Shakira appears in multiple Gazelle and Zootropolis 2-inspired looks throughout the music video, which combines her live performance with footage of numerous animated characters from the film including Gazelle, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Gary De’Snake and Nibbles Maplestick.
Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the video is set in multiple environments from the film including the glamorous Zootenial Gala celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city’s weather walls; the Zootropolis Express as it approaches the animal metropolis; and a steep cliffside that Shakira scales with Judy and Nick.
Zoo music and lyrics are written by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira. The song is produced by Blake Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira and Ed Sheeran. Zoo will also be available as a collectible 7” purple vinyl single.
The Zootropolis 2 score is composed by Academy Award®-winner Michael Giacchino and launches as a part of the complete soundtrack on Friday November 21st, ahead of the film’s cinema release on Friday November 28th.
Zootropolis 2 will release in UK Cinemas on November 28th