Zootopia 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to 2016’s animated buddy cop comedy Zootopia and is set to further expand the fictional universe introduced in the first movie. One of the new characters the sequel will feature is a snake named Gary, voiced by Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan. The character appears in a new Chinese poster alongside Ginnifer Goodwin’s Judy Hopps, Jason Bateman’s Nick Wild, and more.
Zootopia 2 celebrates Year of the Snake with new poster
Disney marked the beginning of 2025 and the upcoming Year of the Snake (from January 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026) by releasing a new Zootopia poster in China. Ke Huy Quan’s Gary, a blue viper, appears in the poster wearing a red scarf. The poster was shared by Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, on X (formerly Twitter).
The poster also features Judy, Nick, Idris Elba’s Chief Bogo, Maurice LaMarche’s Mr. Big, Nate Torrence’s Benjamin Clawhauser, and several other characters from the first movie. Quan’s casting in the Zootopia sequel was originally announced during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 in August 2024.
Goodwin revealed at the time that snakes in the Zootopia universe had “a shady past.” She added that Gary could send the heroes “on a whole new mission.” She also referred to Quan’s character as “creepy, slithery, [and] highly venomous” (via The Direct).
It’s unclear whether Gary will serve as a primary antagonist in the movie, but given how prominently he appears in the new poster, he will likely be an important part of the story. The plot of the first Zootopia movie unfolded like a mystery thriller, ultimately revealing that the apparently diminutive Dawn Bellwether (Jenny Slate), the sheep who serves as the assistant mayor, is the culprit behind the disappearances and institutionalization of several predators. So it’s probably safe to assume that we don’t have a comprehensive idea of who Gary is and what role he plays in the overall story of the sequel.
Aside from the ones mentioned above, the voice cast of Zootopia 2 features Fortune Feimster as Nibbles and Shakira as Gazelle. The movie releases in US theaters on November 25, 2025.
