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Patrick Warburton on Voicing Mayor Winddancer in ZOOTOPIA 2

American actor Patrick Warburton chats with Jana N Nagase about ZOOTOPIA 2 worldwide box office success, lending his voice to Mayor Winddancer, and more. ZOOTOPIA 2 received the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Feature, and has shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association (MPA) release of all time with $1.85 billion worldwide, ranking as the eighth highest-grossing film ever and the #1 domestic release of 2025. The film also marks the fifth title from Walt Disney Animation Studios to surpass $1 billion globally – a landmark achievement in the studio’s storied history.

Now an Academy Award® nominee, ZOOTOPIA 2, is an outstanding cinematic experience, celebrated for its humor, heart, and world-class animation. Beyond its stunning visuals, the film delivers a dynamic musical experience, featuring the new single “Zoo,” performed by Shakira, and a sweeping original score by Michael Giacchino.

ZOOTOPIA 2 is now available on Digital via Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home, as well as on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD, and will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on March 11.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTOPIA 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Oscar® winners Jared Bush (co-director/co-writer “Zootopia,” director/co-writer “Encanto”) and Byron Howard (director “Zootopia,” director “Encanto”) are directing; Bush is writing the script; Yvett Merino (Oscar-winning producer “Encanto”) produces.

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