Zootopia 2

Bucky and Pronk Oryx-Antlerson, a kudu and gemsbok, are confirmed as a married gay couple who are neighbors to the Hopps family and appear in the film. Co-director Byron Howard confirmed their relationship, though their romantic ties are subtly implied rather than explicitly detailed in dialogue. Additionally, co-director Byron Howard is openly gay and married, which may inform the film's broader themes of diversity and inclusion. The new character Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver, is voiced by openly lesbian comedian Fortune Feimster, leading to social media discussions about her character's potential sexuality, though there is no explicit in-story confirmation that Nibbles is gay.

Judy and Nick pursue a smuggler, resulting in a van crashing into a historic statue, and a mouse being blasted by an exploding soda can. Later, a character instructs others to "Kill the snake and burn the journal," and both Judy, Nick, and Gary are shot at with tranquilizer darts. There are multiple chase scenes, Nick is captured and punched, and characters are stabbed with snake venom, with one appearing to die. Judy nearly drowns but is saved by Nick. There are also references to R-rated films, implying a slightly elevated intensity in some scenes.

Judy's mother expresses a desire for Judy to "come back and make babies". A character repeatedly says, "It takes two to tango and a threesome to be some". There is an image of two goats kissing in a honeymoon lodge. In one scene, cops paint derogatory pictures on their stomachs and press their bare bellies into windows to taunt characters. Additionally, a part of town is shown where animals don't wear pants, depicting a large, bare behind on a stool. Some animals at a "Burning Mammal" music festival are described as questionably dressed, which would be considered immodest if they were human characters.

The film includes phrases such as "What the pork?" and "Oh Pork". Other terms like "Suck," "Dumb bunny," "Butthead," and "Dirtbag" are also present. A poop emoji is shown in one of Judy's text messages. The Catholic Spirit review mentions "a few mild oaths and a couple of vaguely crass expressions".

Characters are shown drinking various substances from champagne and martini glasses at a party. Nick mentions he would enjoy sipping 'Pina Koalas', which is later depicted. A bar scene features a sign for 'Bug Light', resembling the beer brand 'Bud Light'. A frog character also dies while drinking at a bar, though the cause is not explicitly linked to the drink.

The MPAA rating includes "mild thematic elements" and "animated action". Scenes that may scare younger children include a character betraying others and transforming into a disheveled, sinister individual with destructive intentions. Characters face peril, such as nearly drowning or falling to their deaths. There are dark themes involving political corruption and prejudice, and references to R-rated films like "The Shining" further contribute to a potentially intense atmosphere for a younger audience.

Judy and Nick are sidelined by Chief Bogo for causing mayhem while apprehending a smuggler, yet they defy his orders to continue investigating the truth. A review notes the film 'may be the gateway to teach young viewers to question who sets the rules, and be inspired to break those rules if it means doing what's right'. The story involves characters trying to prove their worth despite being deemed 'odd partners' due to their differences, highlighting a challenge to conventional norms within the police force.